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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.72, 1,794.24 and 619.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.72, 1,794.24 and 619.28 is: 928.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.72 : 1,794.24 = 619.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.72/1,794.24 = 619.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.72x = 1,794.24 × 619.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.72x = 1,111,136.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111,136.95/1,196.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.49

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