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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.58, 1,796.97 and 786.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.58, 1,796.97 and 786.91 is: 1,180.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.58 : 1,796.97 = 786.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.58/1,796.97 = 786.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.58x = 1,796.97 × 786.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.58x = 1,414,044.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,414,044.68/1,197.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.76

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