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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199, 1,796 and 550.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199, 1,796 and 550.20 is: 824.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199 : 1,796 = 550.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199/1,796 = 550.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199x = 1,796 × 550.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199x = 988,159.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,159.20/1,199
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.15

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