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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.57, 1,795.68 and 466.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.57, 1,795.68 and 466.31 is: 699.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.57 : 1,795.68 = 466.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.57/1,795.68 = 466.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.57x = 1,795.68 × 466.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.57x = 837,343.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,343.54/1,197.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.20

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