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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.43, 1,796.14 and 467.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.43, 1,796.14 and 467.52 is: 701.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.43 : 1,796.14 = 467.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.43/1,796.14 = 467.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.43x = 1,796.14 × 467.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.43x = 839,721.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,721.22/1,197.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.27

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