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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.67, 1,798.24 and 376.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.67, 1,798.24 and 376.95 is: 565.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.67 : 1,798.24 = 376.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.67/1,798.24 = 376.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.67x = 1,798.24 × 376.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.67x = 677,852.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,852.55/1,198.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.50

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