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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.50, 1,796.67 and 467.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.50, 1,796.67 and 467.57 is: 701.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.50 : 1,796.67 = 467.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.50/1,796.67 = 467.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.50x = 1,796.67 × 467.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.50x = 840,060.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,060.01/1,197.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.51

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