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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.32, 1,794.08 and 924.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.32, 1,794.08 and 924.08 is: 1,384.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.32 : 1,794.08 = 924.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.32/1,794.08 = 924.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.32x = 1,794.08 × 924.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.32x = 1,657,873.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,657,873.45/1,197.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384.65

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