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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.24, 1,799.74 and 550.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.24, 1,799.74 and 550.42 is: 826.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.24 : 1,799.74 = 550.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.24/1,799.74 = 550.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.24x = 1,799.74 × 550.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.24x = 990,612.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,612.89/1,199.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.03

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