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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.38, 1,797.86 and 613.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.38, 1,797.86 and 613.14 is: 919.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.38 : 1,797.86 = 613.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.38/1,797.86 = 613.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.38x = 1,797.86 × 613.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.38x = 1,102,339.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,339.88/1,198.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.86

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