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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.41, 1,799.28 and 790.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.41, 1,799.28 and 790.17 is: 1,186.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.41 : 1,799.28 = 790.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.41/1,799.28 = 790.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.41x = 1,799.28 × 790.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.41x = 1,421,737.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,421,737.08/1,198.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.35

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