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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.57, 1,799.36 and 924.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.57, 1,799.36 and 924.83 is: 1,388.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.57 : 1,799.36 = 924.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.57/1,799.36 = 924.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.57x = 1,799.36 × 924.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.57x = 1,664,102.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,664,102.11/1,198.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.41

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