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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.53, 1,796.34 and 375.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.53, 1,796.34 and 375.78 is: 563.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.53 : 1,796.34 = 375.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.53/1,796.34 = 375.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.53x = 1,796.34 × 375.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.53x = 675,036.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,036.79/1,197.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.69

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