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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197, 1,795.02 and 641.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197, 1,795.02 and 641.40 is: 961.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197 : 1,795.02 = 641.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197/1,795.02 = 641.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197x = 1,795.02 × 641.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197x = 1,151,325.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151,325.83/1,197
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.84

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