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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.98, 1,796.97 and 332.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.98, 1,796.97 and 332.27 is: 498.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.98 : 1,796.97 = 332.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.98/1,796.97 = 332.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.98x = 1,796.97 × 332.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.98x = 597,079.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,079.22/1,197.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.41

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