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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.40, 1,797.62 and 428.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.40, 1,797.62 and 428.90 is: 643.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.40 : 1,797.62 = 428.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.40/1,797.62 = 428.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.40x = 1,797.62 × 428.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.40x = 770,988.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,988.09/1,198.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.35

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