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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.14, 1,797.06 and 332.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.14, 1,797.06 and 332.52 is: 498.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.14 : 1,797.06 = 332.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.14/1,797.06 = 332.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.14x = 1,797.06 × 332.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.14x = 597,558.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,558.39/1,198.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.74

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