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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.99, 1,796.85 and 320.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.99, 1,796.85 and 320.57 is: 480.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.99 : 1,796.85 = 320.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.99/1,796.85 = 320.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.99x = 1,796.85 × 320.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.99x = 576,007.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,007.22/1,197.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.81

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