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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.60, 1,794.74 and 427

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.60, 1,794.74 and 427 is: 640.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.60 : 1,794.74 = 427 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.60/1,794.74 = 427/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.60x = 1,794.74 × 427
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.60x = 766,353.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,353.98/1,196.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.44

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