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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.17, 1,798.81 and 419.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.17, 1,798.81 and 419.25 is: 628.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.17 : 1,798.81 = 419.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.17/1,798.81 = 419.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.17x = 1,798.81 × 419.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.17x = 754,156.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,156.79/1,199.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.90

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