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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.11, 1,796.12 and 467.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.11, 1,796.12 and 467.19 is: 700.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.11 : 1,796.12 = 467.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.11/1,796.12 = 467.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.11x = 1,796.12 × 467.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.11x = 839,126.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,126.97/1,197.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.96

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