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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.76, 1,797.66 and 468.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.76, 1,797.66 and 468.24 is: 702.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.76 : 1,797.66 = 468.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.76/1,797.66 = 468.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.76x = 1,797.66 × 468.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.76x = 841,736.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,736.32/1,198.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.17

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