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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.10, 1,797.68 and 505.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.10, 1,797.68 and 505.32 is: 757.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.10 : 1,797.68 = 505.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.10/1,797.68 = 505.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.10x = 1,797.68 × 505.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.10x = 908,403.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,403.66/1,199.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.57

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