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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.66, 1,793.88 and 466.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.66, 1,793.88 and 466.22 is: 698.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.66 : 1,793.88 = 466.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.66/1,793.88 = 466.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.66x = 1,793.88 × 466.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.66x = 836,342.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,342.73/1,196.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.90

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