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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.14, 1,796.51 and 711.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.14, 1,796.51 and 711.53 is: 1,066.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.14 : 1,796.51 = 711.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.14/1,796.51 = 711.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.14x = 1,796.51 × 711.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.14x = 1,278,258.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,278,258.22/1,198.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.87

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