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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.77, 1,797.62 and 705.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.77, 1,797.62 and 705.66 is: 1,058.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.77 : 1,797.62 = 705.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.77/1,797.62 = 705.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.77x = 1,797.62 × 705.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.77x = 1,268,505.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,268,505.00/1,198.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.17

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