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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.48, 1,798.45 and 469.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.48, 1,798.45 and 469.13 is: 703.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.48 : 1,798.45 = 469.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.48/1,798.45 = 469.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.48x = 1,798.45 × 469.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.48x = 843,710.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,710.17/1,199.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.40

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