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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.95, 1,797.62 and 467.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.95, 1,797.62 and 467.48 is: 701.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.95 : 1,797.62 = 467.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.95/1,797.62 = 467.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.95x = 1,797.62 × 467.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.95x = 840,353.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,353.55/1,197.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.50

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