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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.23, 1,798.85 and 377.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.23, 1,798.85 and 377.48 is: 566.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.23 : 1,798.85 = 377.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.23/1,798.85 = 377.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.23x = 1,798.85 × 377.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.23x = 679,035.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,035.34/1,199.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.23

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