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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.99, 1,796.04 and 736.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.99, 1,796.04 and 736.02 is: 1,103.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.99 : 1,796.04 = 736.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.99/1,796.04 = 736.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.99x = 1,796.04 × 736.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.99x = 1,321,921.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,321,921.36/1,197.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.45

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