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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.69, 1,795.73 and 503.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.69, 1,795.73 and 503.30 is: 755.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.69 : 1,795.73 = 503.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.69/1,795.73 = 503.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.69x = 1,795.73 × 503.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.69x = 903,792.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,792.88/1,196.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.25

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