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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.13, 1,794.75 and 547.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.13, 1,794.75 and 547.51 is: 820.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.13 : 1,794.75 = 547.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.13/1,794.75 = 547.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.13x = 1,794.75 × 547.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.13x = 982,643.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,643.57/1,197.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.83

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