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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.91, 1,798.24 and 377.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.91, 1,798.24 and 377.16 is: 565.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.91 : 1,798.24 = 377.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.91/1,798.24 = 377.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.91x = 1,798.24 × 377.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.91x = 678,224.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,224.20/1,198.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.70

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