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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.45, 1,799.03 and 322.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.45, 1,799.03 and 322.01 is: 482.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.45 : 1,799.03 = 322.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.45/1,799.03 = 322.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.45x = 1,799.03 × 322.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.45x = 579,312.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,312.51/1,199.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.98

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