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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.71, 1,798.06 and 377.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.71, 1,798.06 and 377.04 is: 565.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.71 : 1,798.06 = 377.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.71/1,798.06 = 377.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.71x = 1,798.06 × 377.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.71x = 677,938.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,938.66/1,198.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.56

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