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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.14, 1,795.98 and 375.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.14, 1,795.98 and 375.41 is: 563.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.14 : 1,795.98 = 375.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.14/1,795.98 = 375.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.14x = 1,795.98 × 375.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.14x = 674,228.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,228.85/1,197.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.20

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