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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.33, 1,796.76 and 467.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.33, 1,796.76 and 467.03 is: 700.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.33 : 1,796.76 = 467.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.33/1,796.76 = 467.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.33x = 1,796.76 × 467.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.33x = 839,145.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,145.31/1,198.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.26

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