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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.86, 1,795.57 and 466.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.86, 1,795.57 and 466.43 is: 699.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.86 : 1,795.57 = 466.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.86/1,795.57 = 466.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.86x = 1,795.57 × 466.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.86x = 837,497.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,497.57/1,197.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.16

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