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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.70, 1,794.03 and 548.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.70, 1,794.03 and 548.98 is: 822.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.70 : 1,794.03 = 548.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.70/1,794.03 = 548.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.70x = 1,794.03 × 548.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.70x = 984,886.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,886.59/1,197.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.31

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