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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.19, 1,795.07 and 465.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.19, 1,795.07 and 465.92 is: 698.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.19 : 1,795.07 = 465.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.19/1,795.07 = 465.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.19x = 1,795.07 × 465.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.19x = 836,357.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,357.94/1,197.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.60

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