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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.38, 1,797.57 and 376.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.38, 1,797.57 and 376.73 is: 565.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.38 : 1,797.57 = 376.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.38/1,797.57 = 376.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.38x = 1,797.57 × 376.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.38x = 677,189.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,189.56/1,198.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.09

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