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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.85, 1,797.41 and 376.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.85, 1,797.41 and 376.68 is: 564.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.85 : 1,797.41 = 376.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.85/1,797.41 = 376.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.85x = 1,797.41 × 376.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.85x = 677,048.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,048.40/1,198.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.75

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