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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.15, 1,795.01 and 466.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.15, 1,795.01 and 466.53 is: 699.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.15 : 1,795.01 = 466.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.15/1,795.01 = 466.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.15x = 1,795.01 × 466.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.15x = 837,423.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,423.68/1,197.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.51

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