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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.59, 1,797.71 and 407.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.59, 1,797.71 and 407.97 is: 611.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.59 : 1,797.71 = 407.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.59/1,797.71 = 407.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.59x = 1,797.71 × 407.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.59x = 733,409.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,409.71/1,198.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.89

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