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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.08, 1,654.32 and 805.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.08, 1,654.32 and 805.92 is: 1,112.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.08 : 1,654.32 = 805.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.08/1,654.32 = 805.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.08x = 1,654.32 × 805.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.08x = 1,333,249.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,333,249.57/1,198.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.82

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