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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.07, 1,902.18 and 1,198.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.07, 1,902.18 and 1,198.82 is: 1,798.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.07 : 1,902.18 = 1,198.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.07/1,902.18 = 1,198.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.07x = 1,902.18 × 1,198.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.07x = 2,280,361.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,280,361.92/1,268.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,798.29

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