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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.95, 1,795.03 and 467.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.95, 1,795.03 and 467.12 is: 699.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.95 : 1,795.03 = 467.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.95/1,795.03 = 467.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.95x = 1,795.03 × 467.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.95x = 838,497.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,497.73/1,197.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.95

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