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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.74, 1,800.42 and 623.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.74, 1,800.42 and 623.02 is: 934.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.74 : 1,800.42 = 623.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.74/1,800.42 = 623.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.74x = 1,800.42 × 623.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.74x = 1,121,697.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,121,697.67/1,199.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.95

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