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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.94, 1,796.42 and 418.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.94, 1,796.42 and 418.52 is: 627.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.94 : 1,796.42 = 418.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.94/1,796.42 = 418.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.94x = 1,796.42 × 418.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.94x = 751,837.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,837.70/1,198.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.09

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