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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.81, 1,795.82 and 619.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.81, 1,795.82 and 619.68 is: 929.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.81 : 1,795.82 = 619.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.81/1,795.82 = 619.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.81x = 1,795.82 × 619.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.81x = 1,112,830.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,112,830.64/1,196.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.83

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