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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.64, 1,788.01 and 1,179.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.64, 1,788.01 and 1,179.52 is: 1,759.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.64 : 1,788.01 = 1,179.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.64/1,788.01 = 1,179.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.64x = 1,788.01 × 1,179.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.64x = 2,108,986.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,108,986.14/1,198.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,759.48

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