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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.78, 1,797.96 and 549.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.78, 1,797.96 and 549.34 is: 823.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.78 : 1,797.96 = 549.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.78/1,797.96 = 549.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.78x = 1,797.96 × 549.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.78x = 987,691.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,691.35/1,198.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.91

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