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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.32, 1,799.70 and 550

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.32, 1,799.70 and 550 is: 825.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.32 : 1,799.70 = 550 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.32/1,799.70 = 550/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.32x = 1,799.70 × 550
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.32x = 989,835
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,835/1,199.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.33

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