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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.73, 1,795.11 and 466.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.73, 1,795.11 and 466.83 is: 700.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.73 : 1,795.11 = 466.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.73/1,795.11 = 466.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.73x = 1,795.11 × 466.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.73x = 838,011.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,011.20/1,196.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.25

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