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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.56, 1,797.06 and 427.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.56, 1,797.06 and 427.96 is: 642.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.56 : 1,797.06 = 427.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.56/1,797.06 = 427.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.56x = 1,797.06 × 427.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.56x = 769,069.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,069.80/1,197.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.20

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