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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.09, 1,795.79 and 331.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.09, 1,795.79 and 331.41 is: 497.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.09 : 1,795.79 = 331.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.09/1,795.79 = 331.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.09x = 1,795.79 × 331.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.09x = 595,142.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,142.76/1,197.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.16

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