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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.04, 1,797 and 332.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.04, 1,797 and 332.36 is: 498.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.04 : 1,797 = 332.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.04/1,797 = 332.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.04x = 1,797 × 332.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.04x = 597,241.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,241.94/1,198.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.52

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