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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.19, 1,797.15 and 418.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.19, 1,797.15 and 418.06 is: 627.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.19 : 1,797.15 = 418.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.19/1,797.15 = 418.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.19x = 1,797.15 × 418.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.19x = 751,316.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,316.53/1,198.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.04

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