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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.28, 1,796.96 and 467.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.28, 1,796.96 and 467.69 is: 701.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.28 : 1,796.96 = 467.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.28/1,796.96 = 467.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.28x = 1,796.96 × 467.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.28x = 840,408.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,408.90/1,198.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.35

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