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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.83, 1,796.10 and 375.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.83, 1,796.10 and 375.89 is: 563.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.83 : 1,796.10 = 375.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.83/1,796.10 = 375.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.83x = 1,796.10 × 375.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.83x = 675,127.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,127.05/1,197.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.63

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