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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.35, 1,797.62 and 332.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.35, 1,797.62 and 332.66 is: 499.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.35 : 1,797.62 = 332.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.35/1,797.62 = 332.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.35x = 1,797.62 × 332.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.35x = 597,994.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,994.61/1,198.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.01

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