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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.43, 1,795.70 and 734.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.43, 1,795.70 and 734.81 is: 1,101.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.43 : 1,795.70 = 734.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.43/1,795.70 = 734.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.43x = 1,795.70 × 734.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.43x = 1,319,491.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,319,491.18/1,198.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.02

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