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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.88, 1,798.12 and 458.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.88, 1,798.12 and 458.48 is: 687.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.88 : 1,798.12 = 458.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.88/1,798.12 = 458.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.88x = 1,798.12 × 458.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.88x = 824,402.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,402.06/1,198.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.64

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