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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.98, 1,792.89 and 618.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.98, 1,792.89 and 618.30 is: 926.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.98 : 1,792.89 = 618.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.98/1,792.89 = 618.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.98x = 1,792.89 × 618.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.98x = 1,108,543.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108,543.89/1,195.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.89

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