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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.64, 1,794.48 and 466.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.64, 1,794.48 and 466.11 is: 698.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.64 : 1,794.48 = 466.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.64/1,794.48 = 466.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.64x = 1,794.48 × 466.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.64x = 836,425.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,425.07/1,196.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.98

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