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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.52, 1,798.56 and 430.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.52, 1,798.56 and 430.20 is: 645.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.52 : 1,798.56 = 430.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.52/1,798.56 = 430.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.52x = 1,798.56 × 430.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.52x = 773,740.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,740.51/1,199.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.04

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