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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.24, 1,795.80 and 467.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.24, 1,795.80 and 467.20 is: 700.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.24 : 1,795.80 = 467.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.24/1,795.80 = 467.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.24x = 1,795.80 × 467.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.24x = 838,997.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,997.76/1,198.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.19

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