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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.12, 1,795.33 and 466.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.12, 1,795.33 and 466.52 is: 699.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.12 : 1,795.33 = 466.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.12/1,795.33 = 466.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.12x = 1,795.33 × 466.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.12x = 837,555.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,555.02/1,197.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.64

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