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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.55, 1,798.76 and 448.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.55, 1,798.76 and 448.55 is: 672.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.55 : 1,798.76 = 448.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.55/1,798.76 = 448.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.55x = 1,798.76 × 448.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.55x = 806,833.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,833.52/1,199.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.61

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