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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.58, 1,794.03 and 676.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.58, 1,794.03 and 676.00 is: 1,012.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.58 : 1,794.03 = 676.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.58/1,794.03 = 676.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.58x = 1,794.03 × 676.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.58x = 1,212,760.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,212,760.35/1,197.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.68

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