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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.48, 1,797.42 and 808.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.48, 1,797.42 and 808.26 is: 1,212.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.48 : 1,797.42 = 808.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.48/1,797.42 = 808.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.48x = 1,797.42 × 808.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.48x = 1,452,782.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,452,782.69/1,198.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.19

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