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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.47, 1,797.77 and 332.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.47, 1,797.77 and 332.85 is: 499.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.47 : 1,797.77 = 332.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.47/1,797.77 = 332.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.47x = 1,797.77 × 332.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.47x = 598,387.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,387.74/1,198.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.29

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