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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.92, 1,798.86 and 549.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.92, 1,798.86 and 549.96 is: 825.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.92 : 1,798.86 = 549.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.92/1,798.86 = 549.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.92x = 1,798.86 × 549.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.92x = 989,301.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,301.05/1,198.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.16

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