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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.47, 1,794.65 and 580.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.47, 1,794.65 and 580.31 is: 869.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.47 : 1,794.65 = 580.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.47/1,794.65 = 580.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.47x = 1,794.65 × 580.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.47x = 1,041,454.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,454.93/1,197.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.72

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