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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.13, 1,794.54 and 374.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.13, 1,794.54 and 374.82 is: 561.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.13 : 1,794.54 = 374.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.13/1,794.54 = 374.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.13x = 1,794.54 × 374.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.13x = 672,632.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,632.93/1,197.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.87

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