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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.05, 1,795.85 and 908.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.05, 1,795.85 and 908.88 is: 1,362.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.05 : 1,795.85 = 908.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.05/1,795.85 = 908.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.05x = 1,795.85 × 908.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.05x = 1,632,203.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,632,203.17/1,198.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.39

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