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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.52, 1,794.62 and 455.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.52, 1,794.62 and 455.93 is: 683.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.52 : 1,794.62 = 455.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.52/1,794.62 = 455.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.52x = 1,794.62 × 455.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.52x = 818,219.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,219.99/1,196.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.83

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