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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.93, 1,794.91 and 417.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.93, 1,794.91 and 417.52 is: 625.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.93 : 1,794.91 = 417.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.93/1,794.91 = 417.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.93x = 1,794.91 × 417.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.93x = 749,410.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,410.82/1,197.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.59

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