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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.58, 1,797.24 and 376.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.58, 1,797.24 and 376.64 is: 564.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.58 : 1,797.24 = 376.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.58/1,797.24 = 376.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.58x = 1,797.24 × 376.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.58x = 676,903.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,903.49/1,198.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.76

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