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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.70, 1,800.27 and 550.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.70, 1,800.27 and 550.47 is: 826.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.70 : 1,800.27 = 550.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.70/1,800.27 = 550.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.70x = 1,800.27 × 550.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.70x = 990,994.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,994.63/1,199.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.04

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