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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.66, 1,799.04 and 377.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.66, 1,799.04 and 377.71 is: 566.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.66 : 1,799.04 = 377.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.66/1,799.04 = 377.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.66x = 1,799.04 × 377.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.66x = 679,519.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,519.25/1,199.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.43

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