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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.56, 1,796.58 and 428.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.56, 1,796.58 and 428.04 is: 642.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.56 : 1,796.58 = 428.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.56/1,796.58 = 428.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.56x = 1,796.58 × 428.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.56x = 769,008.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,008.10/1,197.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.15

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