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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.47, 1,796.33 and 320.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.47, 1,796.33 and 320.00 is: 480.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.47 : 1,796.33 = 320.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.47/1,796.33 = 320.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.47x = 1,796.33 × 320.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.47x = 574,825.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,825.72/1,197.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.03

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