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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.20, 1,794.88 and 580.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.20, 1,794.88 and 580.28 is: 869.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.20 : 1,794.88 = 580.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.20/1,794.88 = 580.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.20x = 1,794.88 × 580.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.20x = 1,041,532.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,532.97/1,197.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.97

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