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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.18, 1,793.88 and 677.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.18, 1,793.88 and 677.16 is: 1,014.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.18 : 1,793.88 = 677.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.18/1,793.88 = 677.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.18x = 1,793.88 × 677.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.18x = 1,214,743.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,214,743.78/1,197.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.67

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