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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.89, 1,796.97 and 376.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.89, 1,796.97 and 376.28 is: 564.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.89 : 1,796.97 = 376.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.89/1,796.97 = 376.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.89x = 1,796.97 × 376.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.89x = 676,163.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,163.87/1,197.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.46

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