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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197, 1,795.61 and 331.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197, 1,795.61 and 331.32 is: 497.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197 : 1,795.61 = 331.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197/1,795.61 = 331.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197x = 1,795.61 × 331.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197x = 594,919.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,919.85/1,197
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.01

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