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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.43, 1,796.58 and 504.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.43, 1,796.58 and 504.27 is: 756.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.43 : 1,796.58 = 504.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.43/1,796.58 = 504.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.43x = 1,796.58 × 504.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.43x = 905,961.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,961.40/1,197.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.59

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