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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.82, 1,796.73 and 332.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.82, 1,796.73 and 332.14 is: 498.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.82 : 1,796.73 = 332.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.82/1,796.73 = 332.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.82x = 1,796.73 × 332.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.82x = 596,765.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,765.90/1,197.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.21

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