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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199, 1,798.68 and 429.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199, 1,798.68 and 429.68 is: 644.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199 : 1,798.68 = 429.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199/1,798.68 = 429.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199x = 1,798.68 × 429.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199x = 772,856.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,856.82/1,199
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.58

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