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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.36, 1,799.14 and 377.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.36, 1,799.14 and 377.82 is: 566.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.36 : 1,799.14 = 377.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.36/1,799.14 = 377.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.36x = 1,799.14 × 377.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.36x = 679,751.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,751.07/1,199.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.76

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