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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.59, 1,796.95 and 573.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.59, 1,796.95 and 573.56 is: 859.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.59 : 1,796.95 = 573.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.59/1,796.95 = 573.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.59x = 1,796.95 × 573.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.59x = 1,030,658.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,030,658.64/1,198.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.89

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