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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.56, 1,798.61 and 468.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.56, 1,798.61 and 468.28 is: 702.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.56 : 1,798.61 = 468.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.56/1,798.61 = 468.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.56x = 1,798.61 × 468.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.56x = 842,253.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,253.00/1,199.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.14

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