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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.40, 1,797.67 and 376.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.40, 1,797.67 and 376.70 is: 565.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.40 : 1,797.67 = 376.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.40/1,797.67 = 376.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.40x = 1,797.67 × 376.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.40x = 677,182.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,182.29/1,198.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.07

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