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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.56, 1,797.52 and 332.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.56, 1,797.52 and 332.68 is: 498.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.56 : 1,797.52 = 332.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.56/1,797.52 = 332.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.56x = 1,797.52 × 332.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.56x = 597,998.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,998.95/1,198.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.93

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