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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.98, 1,797.69 and 504.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.98, 1,797.69 and 504.61 is: 757.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.98 : 1,797.69 = 504.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.98/1,797.69 = 504.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.98x = 1,797.69 × 504.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.98x = 907,122.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,122.10/1,197.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.21

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