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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.90, 1,798.35 and 365.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.90, 1,798.35 and 365.95 is: 548.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.90 : 1,798.35 = 365.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.90/1,798.35 = 365.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.90x = 1,798.35 × 365.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.90x = 658,095.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,095.36/1,198.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.92

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