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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.92, 1,797.06 and 376.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.92, 1,797.06 and 376.10 is: 564.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.92 : 1,797.06 = 376.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.92/1,797.06 = 376.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.92x = 1,797.06 × 376.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.92x = 675,874.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,874.27/1,197.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.21

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