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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.72, 1,798.28 and 468.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.72, 1,798.28 and 468.28 is: 702.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.72 : 1,798.28 = 468.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.72/1,798.28 = 468.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.72x = 1,798.28 × 468.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.72x = 842,098.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,098.56/1,198.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.50

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