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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.83, 1,796.97 and 467.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.83, 1,796.97 and 467.41 is: 701.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.83 : 1,796.97 = 467.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.83/1,796.97 = 467.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.83x = 1,796.97 × 467.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.83x = 839,921.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,921.75/1,197.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.20

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