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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.46, 1,796.31 and 375.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.46, 1,796.31 and 375.51 is: 563.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.46 : 1,796.31 = 375.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.46/1,796.31 = 375.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.46x = 1,796.31 × 375.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.46x = 674,539.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,539.10/1,197.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.31

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