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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.11, 1,796.46 and 466.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.11, 1,796.46 and 466.83 is: 699.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.11 : 1,796.46 = 466.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.11/1,796.46 = 466.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.11x = 1,796.46 × 466.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.11x = 838,641.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,641.42/1,198.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.97

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