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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.54, 1,799.58 and 468.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.54, 1,799.58 and 468.92 is: 703.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.54 : 1,799.58 = 468.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.54/1,799.58 = 468.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.54x = 1,799.58 × 468.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.54x = 843,859.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,859.05/1,199.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.49

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