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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.99, 1,795.10 and 677.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.99, 1,795.10 and 677.34 is: 1,014.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.99 : 1,795.10 = 677.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.99/1,795.10 = 677.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.99x = 1,795.10 × 677.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.99x = 1,215,889.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,215,889.65/1,197.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.94

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