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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.12, 1,795.23 and 466.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.12, 1,795.23 and 466.62 is: 699.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.12 : 1,795.23 = 466.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.12/1,795.23 = 466.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.12x = 1,795.23 × 466.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.12x = 837,690.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,690.22/1,197.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.75

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