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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.74, 1,795.49 and 581.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.74, 1,795.49 and 581.13 is: 870.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.74 : 1,795.49 = 581.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.74/1,795.49 = 581.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.74x = 1,795.49 × 581.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.74x = 1,043,410.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,043,410.20/1,198.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.42

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