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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.93, 1,797.17 and 467.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.93, 1,797.17 and 467.50 is: 700.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.93 : 1,797.17 = 467.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.93/1,797.17 = 467.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.93x = 1,797.17 × 467.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.93x = 840,165.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,165.65/1,198.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.77

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