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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197, 1,796.11 and 466.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197, 1,796.11 and 466.38 is: 699.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197 : 1,796.11 = 466.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197/1,796.11 = 466.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197x = 1,796.11 × 466.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197x = 837,668.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,668.62/1,197
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.81

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