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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.13, 1,795.67 and 375.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.13, 1,795.67 and 375.41 is: 563.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.13 : 1,795.67 = 375.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.13/1,795.67 = 375.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.13x = 1,795.67 × 375.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.13x = 674,104.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,104.43/1,197.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.10

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