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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.03, 1,794.80 and 416.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.03, 1,794.80 and 416.70 is: 624.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.03 : 1,794.80 = 416.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.03/1,794.80 = 416.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.03x = 1,794.80 × 416.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.03x = 747,893.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,893.16/1,197.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.79

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