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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.24, 1,794.96 and 548.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.24, 1,794.96 and 548.08 is: 821.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.24 : 1,794.96 = 548.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.24/1,794.96 = 548.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.24x = 1,794.96 × 548.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.24x = 983,781.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,781.68/1,198.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.02

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