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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.14, 1,795.16 and 375.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.14, 1,795.16 and 375.18 is: 562.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.14 : 1,795.16 = 375.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.14/1,795.16 = 375.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.14x = 1,795.16 × 375.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.14x = 673,508.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,508.13/1,197.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.60

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