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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.12, 1,794.16 and 758.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.12, 1,794.16 and 758.03 is: 1,135.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.12 : 1,794.16 = 758.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.12/1,794.16 = 758.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.12x = 1,794.16 × 758.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.12x = 1,360,027.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360,027.10/1,198.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.13

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