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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.30, 1,797.42 and 376.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.30, 1,797.42 and 376.46 is: 564.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.30 : 1,797.42 = 376.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.30/1,797.42 = 376.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.30x = 1,797.42 × 376.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.30x = 676,656.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,656.73/1,198.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.68

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