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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.60, 1,797.19 and 467.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.60, 1,797.19 and 467.32 is: 700.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.60 : 1,797.19 = 467.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.60/1,797.19 = 467.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.60x = 1,797.19 × 467.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.60x = 839,860.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,860.54/1,198.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.70

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