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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.18, 1,794.42 and 466.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.18, 1,794.42 and 466.20 is: 698.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.18 : 1,794.42 = 466.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.18/1,794.42 = 466.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.18x = 1,794.42 × 466.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.18x = 836,558.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,558.60/1,197.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.77

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