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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.47, 1,796.34 and 320.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.47, 1,796.34 and 320.01 is: 480.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.47 : 1,796.34 = 320.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.47/1,796.34 = 320.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.47x = 1,796.34 × 320.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.47x = 574,846.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,846.76/1,197.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.05

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