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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.27, 1,795.64 and 375.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.27, 1,795.64 and 375.43 is: 563.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.27 : 1,795.64 = 375.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.27/1,795.64 = 375.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.27x = 1,795.64 × 375.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.27x = 674,137.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,137.13/1,197.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.06

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