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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.31, 1,795.71 and 620.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.31, 1,795.71 and 620.97 is: 929.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.31 : 1,795.71 = 620.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.31/1,795.71 = 620.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.31x = 1,795.71 × 620.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.31x = 1,115,077.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,115,077.63/1,199.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.77

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