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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.62, 1,800.35 and 469.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.62, 1,800.35 and 469.38 is: 704.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.62 : 1,800.35 = 469.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.62/1,800.35 = 469.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.62x = 1,800.35 × 469.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.62x = 845,048.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,048.28/1,199.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.43

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