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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.37, 1,796.53 and 467.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.37, 1,796.53 and 467.16 is: 700.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.37 : 1,796.53 = 467.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.37/1,796.53 = 467.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.37x = 1,796.53 × 467.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.37x = 839,266.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,266.95/1,197.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.93

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