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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.60, 1,794.24 and 465.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.60, 1,794.24 and 465.76 is: 698.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.60 : 1,794.24 = 465.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.60/1,794.24 = 465.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.60x = 1,794.24 × 465.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.60x = 835,685.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,685.22/1,196.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.38

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