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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.94, 1,797.27 and 428.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.94, 1,797.27 and 428.50 is: 642.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.94 : 1,797.27 = 428.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.94/1,797.27 = 428.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.94x = 1,797.27 × 428.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.94x = 770,130.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,130.20/1,197.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.88

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