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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.05, 1,796.19 and 704.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.05, 1,796.19 and 704.17 is: 1,056.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.05 : 1,796.19 = 704.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.05/1,796.19 = 704.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.05x = 1,796.19 × 704.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.05x = 1,264,810.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,264,810.61/1,197.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.61

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