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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.93, 1,798.38 and 469.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.93, 1,798.38 and 469.02 is: 703.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.93 : 1,798.38 = 469.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.93/1,798.38 = 469.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.93x = 1,798.38 × 469.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.93x = 843,476.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,476.19/1,198.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.52

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