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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.64, 1,798.68 and 377.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.64, 1,798.68 and 377.64 is: 566.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.64 : 1,798.68 = 377.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.64/1,798.68 = 377.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.64x = 1,798.68 × 377.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.64x = 679,253.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,253.52/1,199.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.21

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