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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.62, 1,798.66 and 549.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.62, 1,798.66 and 549.42 is: 824.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.62 : 1,798.66 = 549.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.62/1,798.66 = 549.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.62x = 1,798.66 × 549.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.62x = 988,219.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,219.78/1,198.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.46

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