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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.83, 1,795.47 and 466.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.83, 1,795.47 and 466.41 is: 699.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.83 : 1,795.47 = 466.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.83/1,795.47 = 466.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.83x = 1,795.47 × 466.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.83x = 837,420.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,420.05/1,196.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.70

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