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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.64, 1,798.86 and 583.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.64, 1,798.86 and 583.38 is: 874.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.64 : 1,798.86 = 583.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.64/1,798.86 = 583.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.64x = 1,798.86 × 583.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.64x = 1,049,418.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049,418.95/1,199.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.78

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