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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.38, 1,796.77 and 504.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.38, 1,796.77 and 504.00 is: 756.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.38 : 1,796.77 = 504.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.38/1,796.77 = 504.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.38x = 1,796.77 × 504.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.38x = 905,577.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,577.56/1,197.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.30

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