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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.65, 1,794.21 and 416.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.65, 1,794.21 and 416.26 is: 624.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.65 : 1,794.21 = 416.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.65/1,794.21 = 416.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.65x = 1,794.21 × 416.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.65x = 746,857.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,857.85/1,196.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.12

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