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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.22, 1,794.99 and 642.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.22, 1,794.99 and 642.54 is: 961.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.22 : 1,794.99 = 642.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.22/1,794.99 = 642.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.22x = 1,794.99 × 642.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.22x = 1,153,351.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,153,351.55/1,199.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.75

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