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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.23, 1,795.07 and 466.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.23, 1,795.07 and 466.88 is: 700.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.23 : 1,795.07 = 466.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.23/1,795.07 = 466.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.23x = 1,795.07 × 466.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.23x = 838,087.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,087.94/1,197.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.02

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