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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.21, 1,797.41 and 467.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.21, 1,797.41 and 467.78 is: 701.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.21 : 1,797.41 = 467.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.21/1,797.41 = 467.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.21x = 1,797.41 × 467.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.21x = 840,792.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,792.45/1,198.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.71

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