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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.61, 1,796.42 and 417.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.61, 1,796.42 and 417.61 is: 626.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.61 : 1,796.42 = 417.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.61/1,796.42 = 417.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.61x = 1,796.42 × 417.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.61x = 750,200.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,200.80/1,197.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.42

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