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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.54, 1,795.63 and 466.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.54, 1,795.63 and 466.12 is: 699.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.54 : 1,795.63 = 466.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.54/1,795.63 = 466.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.54x = 1,795.63 × 466.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.54x = 836,979.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,979.06/1,196.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.50

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