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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.78, 1,797.24 and 468.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.78, 1,797.24 and 468.86 is: 702.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.78 : 1,797.24 = 468.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.78/1,797.24 = 468.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.78x = 1,797.24 × 468.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.78x = 842,653.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,653.95/1,198.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.93

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