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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.47, 1,796.05 and 375.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.47, 1,796.05 and 375.83 is: 563.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.47 : 1,796.05 = 375.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.47/1,796.05 = 375.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.47x = 1,796.05 × 375.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.47x = 675,009.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,009.47/1,197.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.70

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