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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.63, 1,799.67 and 469.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.63, 1,799.67 and 469.16 is: 703.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.63 : 1,799.67 = 469.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.63/1,799.67 = 469.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.63x = 1,799.67 × 469.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.63x = 844,330.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,330.83/1,199.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.83

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