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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.05, 1,797.15 and 418.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.05, 1,797.15 and 418.14 is: 627.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.05 : 1,797.15 = 418.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.05/1,797.15 = 418.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.05x = 1,797.15 × 418.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.05x = 751,460.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,460.30/1,198.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.24

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