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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.13, 1,796.04 and 375.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.13, 1,796.04 and 375.82 is: 563.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.13 : 1,796.04 = 375.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.13/1,796.04 = 375.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.13x = 1,796.04 × 375.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.13x = 674,987.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,987.75/1,198.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.37

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