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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.32, 1,795.74 and 641.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.32, 1,795.74 and 641.66 is: 962.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.32 : 1,795.74 = 641.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.32/1,795.74 = 641.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.32x = 1,795.74 × 641.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.32x = 1,152,254.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,254.53/1,197.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.36

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