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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.62, 1,796.76 and 613.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.62, 1,796.76 and 613.62 is: 919.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.62 : 1,796.76 = 613.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.62/1,796.76 = 613.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.62x = 1,796.76 × 613.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.62x = 1,102,527.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,527.87/1,198.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.83

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