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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.75, 1,795.13 and 375.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.75, 1,795.13 and 375.09 is: 562.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.75 : 1,795.13 = 375.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.75/1,795.13 = 375.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.75x = 1,795.13 × 375.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.75x = 673,333.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,333.72/1,196.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.63

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