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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.33, 1,795.86 and 417.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.33, 1,795.86 and 417.18 is: 625.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.33 : 1,795.86 = 417.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.33/1,795.86 = 417.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.33x = 1,795.86 × 417.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.33x = 749,196.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,196.87/1,197.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.72

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