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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.50, 1,797.72 and 376.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.50, 1,797.72 and 376.77 is: 565.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.50 : 1,797.72 = 376.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.50/1,797.72 = 376.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.50x = 1,797.72 × 376.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.50x = 677,332.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,332.29/1,198.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.15

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