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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.15, 1,796.00 and 466.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.15, 1,796.00 and 466.76 is: 700.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.15 : 1,796.00 = 466.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.15/1,796.00 = 466.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.15x = 1,796.00 × 466.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.15x = 838,289.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,289.65/1,197.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.24

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