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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.85, 1,796.31 and 548.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.85, 1,796.31 and 548.13 is: 821.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.85 : 1,796.31 = 548.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.85/1,796.31 = 548.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.85x = 1,796.31 × 548.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.85x = 984,611.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,611.40/1,197.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.98

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