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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.02, 1,796.34 and 417.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.02, 1,796.34 and 417.26 is: 626.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.02 : 1,796.34 = 417.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.02/1,796.34 = 417.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.02x = 1,796.34 × 417.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.02x = 749,540.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,540.83/1,197.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.17

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