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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.56, 1,799.62 and 377.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.56, 1,799.62 and 377.76 is: 566.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.56 : 1,799.62 = 377.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.56/1,799.62 = 377.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.56x = 1,799.62 × 377.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.56x = 679,830.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,830.26/1,199.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.73

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