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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.02, 1,796.76 and 428.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.02, 1,796.76 and 428.52 is: 642.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.02 : 1,796.76 = 428.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.02/1,796.76 = 428.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.02x = 1,796.76 × 428.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.02x = 769,947.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,947.60/1,198.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.68

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