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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.30, 1,797.12 and 418.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.30, 1,797.12 and 418.12 is: 627.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.30 : 1,797.12 = 418.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.30/1,797.12 = 418.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.30x = 1,797.12 × 418.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.30x = 751,411.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,411.81/1,198.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.06

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