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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.49, 1,799.33 and 377.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.49, 1,799.33 and 377.81 is: 566.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.49 : 1,799.33 = 377.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.49/1,799.33 = 377.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.49x = 1,799.33 × 377.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.49x = 679,793.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,793.98/1,199.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.74

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