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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.33, 1,798.24 and 505.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.33, 1,798.24 and 505.64 is: 758.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.33 : 1,798.24 = 505.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.33/1,798.24 = 505.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.33x = 1,798.24 × 505.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.33x = 909,262.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,262.07/1,199.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.14

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