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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.75, 1,799.49 and 377.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.75, 1,799.49 and 377.87 is: 566.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.75 : 1,799.49 = 377.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.75/1,799.49 = 377.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.75x = 1,799.49 × 377.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.75x = 679,973.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,973.29/1,199.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.76

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