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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.82, 1,796.74 and 504.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.82, 1,796.74 and 504.30 is: 756.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.82 : 1,796.74 = 504.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.82/1,796.74 = 504.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.82x = 1,796.74 × 504.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.82x = 906,095.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,095.98/1,197.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.45

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