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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.38, 1,793.97 and 832.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.38, 1,793.97 and 832.40 is: 1,247.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.38 : 1,793.97 = 832.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.38/1,793.97 = 832.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.38x = 1,793.97 × 832.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.38x = 1,493,300.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,493,300.63/1,197.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247.14

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