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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.68, 1,798.46 and 505.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.68, 1,798.46 and 505.52 is: 758.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.68 : 1,798.46 = 505.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.68/1,798.46 = 505.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.68x = 1,798.46 × 505.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.68x = 909,154.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,154.97/1,198.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.46

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