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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.91, 1,797.03 and 375.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.91, 1,797.03 and 375.91 is: 563.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.91 : 1,797.03 = 375.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.91/1,797.03 = 375.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.91x = 1,797.03 × 375.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.91x = 675,517.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,517.05/1,197.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.91

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