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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.75, 1,795.04 and 416.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.75, 1,795.04 and 416.56 is: 624.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.75 : 1,795.04 = 416.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.75/1,795.04 = 416.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.75x = 1,795.04 × 416.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.75x = 747,741.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,741.86/1,196.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.81

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