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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.04, 1,797.31 and 376.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.04, 1,797.31 and 376.40 is: 564.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.04 : 1,797.31 = 376.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.04/1,797.31 = 376.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.04x = 1,797.31 × 376.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.04x = 676,503.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,503.40/1,198.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.67

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