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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.47, 1,796.80 and 539.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.47, 1,796.80 and 539.80 is: 809.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.47 : 1,796.80 = 539.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.47/1,796.80 = 539.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.47x = 1,796.80 × 539.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.47x = 969,913.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,913.11/1,197.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.97

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