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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.48, 1,799.54 and 377.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.48, 1,799.54 and 377.74 is: 566.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.48 : 1,799.54 = 377.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.48/1,799.54 = 377.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.48x = 1,799.54 × 377.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.48x = 679,747.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,747.35/1,199.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.70

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