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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.34, 1,795.43 and 417.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.34, 1,795.43 and 417.32 is: 625.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.34 : 1,795.43 = 417.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.34/1,795.43 = 417.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.34x = 1,795.43 × 417.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.34x = 749,273.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,273.60/1,197.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.78

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