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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.76, 1,796.67 and 332.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.76, 1,796.67 and 332.08 is: 498.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.76 : 1,796.67 = 332.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.76/1,796.67 = 332.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.76x = 1,796.67 × 332.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.76x = 596,638.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,638.17/1,197.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.13

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