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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.62, 1,794.92 and 375.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.62, 1,794.92 and 375.58 is: 563.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.62 : 1,794.92 = 375.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.62/1,794.92 = 375.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.62x = 1,794.92 × 375.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.62x = 674,132.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,132.51/1,196.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.37

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