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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.03, 1,796.02 and 457.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.03, 1,796.02 and 457.22 is: 685.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.03 : 1,796.02 = 457.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.03/1,796.02 = 457.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.03x = 1,796.02 × 457.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.03x = 821,176.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,176.26/1,198.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.44

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