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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.84, 1,796.58 and 428.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.84, 1,796.58 and 428.34 is: 642.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.84 : 1,796.58 = 428.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.84/1,796.58 = 428.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.84x = 1,796.58 × 428.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.84x = 769,547.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,547.08/1,197.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.45

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