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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.37, 1,793.15 and 317.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.37, 1,793.15 and 317.85 is: 476.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.37 : 1,793.15 = 317.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.37/1,793.15 = 317.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.37x = 1,793.15 × 317.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.37x = 569,951.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,951.14/1,195.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.80

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