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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.77, 1,796.45 and 331.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.77, 1,796.45 and 331.88 is: 497.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.77 : 1,796.45 = 331.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.77/1,796.45 = 331.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.77x = 1,796.45 × 331.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.77x = 596,195.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,195.18/1,197.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.76

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