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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.55, 1,796.27 and 547.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.55, 1,796.27 and 547.85 is: 821.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.55 : 1,796.27 = 547.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.55/1,796.27 = 547.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.55x = 1,796.27 × 547.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.55x = 984,074.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,074.80/1,198.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.06

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