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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.03, 1,796.16 and 467.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.03, 1,796.16 and 467.23 is: 700.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.03 : 1,796.16 = 467.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.03/1,796.16 = 467.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.03x = 1,796.16 × 467.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.03x = 839,219.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,219.84/1,198.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.50

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