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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.56, 1,795.08 and 466.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.56, 1,795.08 and 466.28 is: 699.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.56 : 1,795.08 = 466.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.56/1,795.08 = 466.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.56x = 1,795.08 × 466.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.56x = 837,009.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,009.90/1,196.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.51

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