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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.22, 1,797.34 and 418.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.22, 1,797.34 and 418.22 is: 627.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.22 : 1,797.34 = 418.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.22/1,797.34 = 418.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.22x = 1,797.34 × 418.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.22x = 751,688.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,688.55/1,198.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.34

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