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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.77, 1,793.23 and 924.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.77, 1,793.23 and 924.39 is: 1,383.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.77 : 1,793.23 = 924.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.77/1,793.23 = 924.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.77x = 1,793.23 × 924.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.77x = 1,657,641.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,657,641.57/1,197.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.95

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