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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.90, 1,796.38 and 504.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.90, 1,796.38 and 504.54 is: 756.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.90 : 1,796.38 = 504.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.90/1,796.38 = 504.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.90x = 1,796.38 × 504.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.90x = 906,345.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,345.57/1,197.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.61

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