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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.03, 1,796.36 and 417.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.03, 1,796.36 and 417.04 is: 625.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.03 : 1,796.36 = 417.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.03/1,796.36 = 417.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.03x = 1,796.36 × 417.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.03x = 749,158.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,158.47/1,197.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.85

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