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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.16, 1,797.66 and 549.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.16, 1,797.66 and 549.38 is: 824.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.16 : 1,797.66 = 549.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.16/1,797.66 = 549.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.16x = 1,797.66 × 549.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.16x = 987,598.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,598.45/1,198.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.26

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