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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.18, 1,798.76 and 469.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.18, 1,798.76 and 469.27 is: 703.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.18 : 1,798.76 = 469.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.18/1,798.76 = 469.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.18x = 1,798.76 × 469.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.18x = 844,095.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,095.11/1,199.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.89

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