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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.33, 1,799.70 and 468.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.33, 1,799.70 and 468.84 is: 703.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.33 : 1,799.70 = 468.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.33/1,799.70 = 468.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.33x = 1,799.70 × 468.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.33x = 843,771.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,771.35/1,199.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.54

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