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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.57, 1,793.23 and 619.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.57, 1,793.23 and 619.85 is: 928.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.57 : 1,793.23 = 619.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.57/1,793.23 = 619.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.57x = 1,793.23 × 619.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.57x = 1,111,533.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111,533.62/1,196.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.93

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