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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.84, 1,795.45 and 417.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.84, 1,795.45 and 417.08 is: 625.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.84 : 1,795.45 = 417.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.84/1,795.45 = 417.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.84x = 1,795.45 × 417.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.84x = 748,846.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,846.29/1,196.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.69

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