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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.33, 1,799.08 and 377.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.33, 1,799.08 and 377.60 is: 566.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.33 : 1,799.08 = 377.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.33/1,799.08 = 377.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.33x = 1,799.08 × 377.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.33x = 679,332.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,332.61/1,199.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.43

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