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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.39, 1,798.74 and 506.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.39, 1,798.74 and 506.22 is: 759.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.39 : 1,798.74 = 506.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.39/1,798.74 = 506.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.39x = 1,798.74 × 506.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.39x = 910,558.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,558.16/1,199.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.18

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