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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.98, 1,798.68 and 468.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.98, 1,798.68 and 468.51 is: 702.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.98 : 1,798.68 = 468.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.98/1,798.68 = 468.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.98x = 1,798.68 × 468.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.98x = 842,699.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,699.57/1,198.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.85

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