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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.61, 1,799.60 and 651.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.61, 1,799.60 and 651.87 is: 977.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.61 : 1,799.60 = 651.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.61/1,799.60 = 651.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.61x = 1,799.60 × 651.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.61x = 1,173,101.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,173,101.99/1,199.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.90

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