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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.13, 1,797.54 and 376.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.13, 1,797.54 and 376.82 is: 564.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.13 : 1,797.54 = 376.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.13/1,797.54 = 376.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.13x = 1,797.54 × 376.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.13x = 677,349.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,349.02/1,199.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.87

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