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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.25, 1,792.62 and 618.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.25, 1,792.62 and 618.91 is: 926.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.25 : 1,792.62 = 618.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.25/1,792.62 = 618.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.25x = 1,792.62 × 618.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.25x = 1,109,470.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,109,470.44/1,197.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.68

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