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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.68, 1,800.55 and 469.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.68, 1,800.55 and 469.77 is: 705.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.68 : 1,800.55 = 469.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.68/1,800.55 = 469.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.68x = 1,800.55 × 469.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.68x = 845,842.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,842.02/1,199.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.06

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