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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.32, 1,795.24 and 539.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.32, 1,795.24 and 539.08 is: 808.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.32 : 1,795.24 = 539.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.32/1,795.24 = 539.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.32x = 1,795.24 × 539.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.32x = 967,777.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,777.98/1,197.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.29

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