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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.79, 1,798.20 and 333.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.79, 1,798.20 and 333.17 is: 499.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.79 : 1,798.20 = 333.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.79/1,798.20 = 333.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.79x = 1,798.20 × 333.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.79x = 599,104.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,104.63/1,198.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.76

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