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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.26, 1,795.16 and 465.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.26, 1,795.16 and 465.99 is: 698.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.26 : 1,795.16 = 465.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.26/1,795.16 = 465.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.26x = 1,795.16 × 465.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.26x = 836,526.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,526.61/1,197.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.70

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