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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.76, 1,798.28 and 541.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.76, 1,798.28 and 541.50 is: 811.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.76 : 1,798.28 = 541.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.76/1,798.28 = 541.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.76x = 1,798.28 × 541.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.76x = 973,768.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,768.62/1,199.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.64

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