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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.45, 1,794.94 and 648.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.45, 1,794.94 and 648.47 is: 972.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.45 : 1,794.94 = 648.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.45/1,794.94 = 648.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.45x = 1,794.94 × 648.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.45x = 1,163,971.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,163,971.26/1,197.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.04

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