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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.57, 1,796.15 and 331.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.57, 1,796.15 and 331.89 is: 497.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.57 : 1,796.15 = 331.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.57/1,796.15 = 331.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.57x = 1,796.15 × 331.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.57x = 596,124.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,124.22/1,197.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.78

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