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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.41, 1,798.14 and 582.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.41, 1,798.14 and 582.71 is: 874.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.41 : 1,798.14 = 582.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.41/1,798.14 = 582.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.41x = 1,798.14 × 582.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.41x = 1,047,785.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,047,785.17/1,198.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.31

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