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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.71, 1,795.96 and 375.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.71, 1,795.96 and 375.97 is: 563.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.71 : 1,795.96 = 375.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.71/1,795.96 = 375.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.71x = 1,795.96 × 375.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.71x = 675,221.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,221.65/1,197.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.76

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