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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.33, 1,794.72 and 503.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.33, 1,794.72 and 503.82 is: 755.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.33 : 1,794.72 = 503.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.33/1,794.72 = 503.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.33x = 1,794.72 × 503.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.33x = 904,215.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,215.83/1,197.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.19

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