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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.54, 1,797.82 and 332.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.54, 1,797.82 and 332.92 is: 499.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.54 : 1,797.82 = 332.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.54/1,797.82 = 332.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.54x = 1,797.82 × 332.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.54x = 598,530.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,530.23/1,198.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.38

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