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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.79, 1,796.96 and 364.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.79, 1,796.96 and 364.93 is: 547.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.79 : 1,796.96 = 364.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.79/1,796.96 = 364.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.79x = 1,796.96 × 364.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.79x = 655,758.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,758.30/1,197.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.47

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