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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.16, 1,795.74 and 375.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.16, 1,795.74 and 375.46 is: 563.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.16 : 1,795.74 = 375.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.16/1,795.74 = 375.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.16x = 1,795.74 × 375.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.16x = 674,228.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,228.54/1,197.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.19

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