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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.46, 1,797.68 and 376.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.46, 1,797.68 and 376.75 is: 565.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.46 : 1,797.68 = 376.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.46/1,797.68 = 376.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.46x = 1,797.68 × 376.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.46x = 677,272.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,272.39/1,198.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.12

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