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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.90, 1,797.19 and 1,098.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.90, 1,797.19 and 1,098.79 is: 1,638.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.90 : 1,797.19 = 1,098.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.90/1,797.19 = 1,098.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.90x = 1,797.19 × 1,098.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.90x = 1,974,740.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,974,740.36/1,204.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,638.92

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