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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.58, 1,797.23 and 376.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.58, 1,797.23 and 376.63 is: 564.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.58 : 1,797.23 = 376.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.58/1,797.23 = 376.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.58x = 1,797.23 × 376.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.58x = 676,887.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,887.18/1,198.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.74

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