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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.14, 1,796.73 and 549.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.14, 1,796.73 and 549.42 is: 823.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.14 : 1,796.73 = 549.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.14/1,796.73 = 549.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.14x = 1,796.73 × 549.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.14x = 987,159.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,159.40/1,198.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.91

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