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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.58, 1,796.38 and 375.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.58, 1,796.38 and 375.92 is: 563.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.58 : 1,796.38 = 375.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.58/1,796.38 = 375.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.58x = 1,796.38 × 375.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.58x = 675,295.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,295.17/1,197.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.88

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