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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.27, 1,794.80 and 467.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.27, 1,794.80 and 467.39 is: 700.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.27 : 1,794.80 = 467.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.27/1,794.80 = 467.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.27x = 1,794.80 × 467.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.27x = 838,860.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,860.26/1,197.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.64

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