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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.58, 1,797.18 and 467.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.58, 1,797.18 and 467.32 is: 700.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.58 : 1,797.18 = 467.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.58/1,797.18 = 467.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.58x = 1,797.18 × 467.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.58x = 839,858.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,858.16/1,198.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.71

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