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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.59, 1,796.54 and 331.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.59, 1,796.54 and 331.91 is: 497.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.59 : 1,796.54 = 331.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.59/1,796.54 = 331.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.59x = 1,796.54 × 331.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.59x = 596,289.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,289.59/1,197.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.91

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