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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.23, 1,651.84 and 843.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.23, 1,651.84 and 843.04 is: 1,162.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.23 : 1,651.84 = 843.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.23/1,651.84 = 843.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.23x = 1,651.84 × 843.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.23x = 1,392,567.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,392,567.19/1,198.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.19

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