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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.54, 1,796.76 and 417.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.54, 1,796.76 and 417.62 is: 626.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.54 : 1,796.76 = 417.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.54/1,796.76 = 417.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.54x = 1,796.76 × 417.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.54x = 750,353.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,353.93/1,197.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.58

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