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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.71, 1,796.66 and 467.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.71, 1,796.66 and 467.28 is: 700.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.71 : 1,796.66 = 467.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.71/1,796.66 = 467.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.71x = 1,796.66 × 467.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.71x = 839,540.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,540.95/1,197.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.96

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