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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.78, 1,798.98 and 651.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.78, 1,798.98 and 651.14 is: 977.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.78 : 1,798.98 = 651.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.78/1,798.98 = 651.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.78x = 1,798.98 × 651.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.78x = 1,171,387.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,387.84/1,198.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.15

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