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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.85, 1,794.20 and 427.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.85, 1,794.20 and 427.17 is: 640.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.85 : 1,794.20 = 427.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.85/1,794.20 = 427.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.85x = 1,794.20 × 427.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.85x = 766,428.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,428.41/1,196.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.37

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