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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.27, 1,795.71 and 331.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.27, 1,795.71 and 331.65 is: 497.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.27 : 1,795.71 = 331.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.27/1,795.71 = 331.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.27x = 1,795.71 × 331.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.27x = 595,547.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,547.22/1,197.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.42

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