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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.36, 1,794.38 and 669.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.36, 1,794.38 and 669.79 is: 1,003.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.36 : 1,794.38 = 669.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.36/1,794.38 = 669.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.36x = 1,794.38 × 669.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.36x = 1,201,859.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,859.19/1,197.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.75

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