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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.18, 1,795.95 and 467.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.18, 1,795.95 and 467.62 is: 700.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.18 : 1,795.95 = 467.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.18/1,795.95 = 467.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.18x = 1,795.95 × 467.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.18x = 839,822.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,822.14/1,198.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.91

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