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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.57, 1,795.64 and 466.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.57, 1,795.64 and 466.29 is: 699.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.57 : 1,795.64 = 466.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.57/1,795.64 = 466.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.57x = 1,795.64 × 466.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.57x = 837,286.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,286.64/1,197.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.15

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