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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.49, 1,796.12 and 375.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.49, 1,796.12 and 375.77 is: 563.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.49 : 1,796.12 = 375.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.49/1,796.12 = 375.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.49x = 1,796.12 × 375.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.49x = 674,928.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,928.01/1,197.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.62

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