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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.51, 1,798.98 and 582.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.51, 1,798.98 and 582.90 is: 874.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.51 : 1,798.98 = 582.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.51/1,798.98 = 582.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.51x = 1,798.98 × 582.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.51x = 1,048,625.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,048,625.44/1,199.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.21

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