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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.21, 1,798.66 and 377.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.21, 1,798.66 and 377.41 is: 566.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.21 : 1,798.66 = 377.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.21/1,798.66 = 377.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.21x = 1,798.66 × 377.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.21x = 678,829.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,829.50/1,199.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.07

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