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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.51, 1,799.42 and 468.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.51, 1,799.42 and 468.69 is: 703.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.51 : 1,799.42 = 468.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.51/1,799.42 = 468.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.51x = 1,799.42 × 468.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.51x = 843,361.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,361.07/1,199.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.09

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