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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.54, 1,796.22 and 548.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.54, 1,796.22 and 548.24 is: 822.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.54 : 1,796.22 = 548.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.54/1,796.22 = 548.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.54x = 1,796.22 × 548.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.54x = 984,759.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,759.65/1,197.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.32

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