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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.68, 1,796.62 and 332.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.68, 1,796.62 and 332.00 is: 498.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.68 : 1,796.62 = 332.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.68/1,796.62 = 332.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.68x = 1,796.62 × 332.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.68x = 596,468.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,468.86/1,197.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.02

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