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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.28, 1,797.72 and 468.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.28, 1,797.72 and 468.06 is: 702.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.28 : 1,797.72 = 468.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.28/1,797.72 = 468.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.28x = 1,797.72 × 468.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.28x = 841,440.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,440.82/1,198.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.21

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