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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.28, 1,794.40 and 619.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.28, 1,794.40 and 619.52 is: 928.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.28 : 1,794.40 = 619.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.28/1,794.40 = 619.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.28x = 1,794.40 × 619.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.28x = 1,111,666.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111,666.69/1,197.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.49

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