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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.98, 1,796.96 and 504.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.98, 1,796.96 and 504.48 is: 756.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.98 : 1,796.96 = 504.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.98/1,796.96 = 504.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.98x = 1,796.96 × 504.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.98x = 906,530.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,530.38/1,197.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.72

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