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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.91, 1,797.07 and 548.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.91, 1,797.07 and 548.70 is: 823.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.91 : 1,797.07 = 548.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.91/1,797.07 = 548.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.91x = 1,797.07 × 548.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.91x = 986,052.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,052.31/1,197.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.14

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