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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.25, 1,797.36 and 468.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.25, 1,797.36 and 468.33 is: 702.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.25 : 1,797.36 = 468.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.25/1,797.36 = 468.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.25x = 1,797.36 × 468.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.25x = 841,757.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,757.61/1,198.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.49

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