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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.17, 1,795.72 and 375.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.17, 1,795.72 and 375.32 is: 562.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.17 : 1,795.72 = 375.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.17/1,795.72 = 375.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.17x = 1,795.72 × 375.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.17x = 673,969.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,969.63/1,197.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.97

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