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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.62, 1,796.95 and 375.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.62, 1,796.95 and 375.97 is: 564.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.62 : 1,796.95 = 375.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.62/1,796.95 = 375.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.62x = 1,796.95 × 375.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.62x = 675,592.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,592.00/1,197.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.11

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