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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.93, 1,797.33 and 504.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.93, 1,797.33 and 504.77 is: 757.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.93 : 1,797.33 = 504.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.93/1,797.33 = 504.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.93x = 1,797.33 × 504.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.93x = 907,238.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,238.26/1,197.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.34

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