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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.68, 1,798.20 and 469.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.68, 1,798.20 and 469.12 is: 703.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.68 : 1,798.20 = 469.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.68/1,798.20 = 469.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.68x = 1,798.20 × 469.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.68x = 843,571.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,571.58/1,199.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.16

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