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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.52, 1,799.23 and 377.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.52, 1,799.23 and 377.77 is: 566.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.52 : 1,799.23 = 377.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.52/1,799.23 = 377.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.52x = 1,799.23 × 377.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.52x = 679,695.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,695.12/1,199.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.64

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