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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.50, 1,799.24 and 419.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.50, 1,799.24 and 419.29 is: 628.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.50 : 1,799.24 = 419.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.50/1,799.24 = 419.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.50x = 1,799.24 × 419.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.50x = 754,394.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,394.34/1,199.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.93

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