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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.28, 1,796.38 and 466.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.28, 1,796.38 and 466.93 is: 700.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.28 : 1,796.38 = 466.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.28/1,796.38 = 466.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.28x = 1,796.38 × 466.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.28x = 838,784.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,784.79/1,197.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.57

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