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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.51, 1,796.28 and 331.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.51, 1,796.28 and 331.83 is: 497.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.51 : 1,796.28 = 331.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.51/1,796.28 = 331.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.51x = 1,796.28 × 331.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.51x = 596,059.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,059.59/1,197.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.75

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