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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.61, 1,797.90 and 376.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.61, 1,797.90 and 376.89 is: 565.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.61 : 1,797.90 = 376.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.61/1,797.90 = 376.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.61x = 1,797.90 × 376.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.61x = 677,610.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,610.53/1,198.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.33

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