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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.73, 1,799.18 and 468.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.73, 1,799.18 and 468.82 is: 703.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.73 : 1,799.18 = 468.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.73/1,799.18 = 468.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.73x = 1,799.18 × 468.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.73x = 843,493.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,493.23/1,198.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.65

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