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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.36, 1,797.99 and 468.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.36, 1,797.99 and 468.44 is: 702.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.36 : 1,797.99 = 468.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.36/1,797.99 = 468.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.36x = 1,797.99 × 468.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.36x = 842,250.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,250.44/1,198.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.84

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