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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.73, 1,799.36 and 550.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.73, 1,799.36 and 550.32 is: 825.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.73 : 1,799.36 = 550.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.73/1,799.36 = 550.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.73x = 1,799.36 × 550.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.73x = 990,223.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,223.80/1,199.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.37

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