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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.46, 1,796.36 and 504.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.46, 1,796.36 and 504.16 is: 756.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.46 : 1,796.36 = 504.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.46/1,796.36 = 504.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.46x = 1,796.36 × 504.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.46x = 905,652.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,652.86/1,197.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.31

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