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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.62, 1,795.82 and 547.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.62, 1,795.82 and 547.80 is: 821.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.62 : 1,795.82 = 547.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.62/1,795.82 = 547.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.62x = 1,795.82 × 547.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.62x = 983,741.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,741.22/1,197.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.41

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