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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.28, 1,799.04 and 377.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.28, 1,799.04 and 377.52 is: 566.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.28 : 1,799.04 = 377.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.28/1,799.04 = 377.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.28x = 1,799.04 × 377.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.28x = 679,173.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,173.58/1,199.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.32

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