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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.76, 1,799.42 and 550.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.76, 1,799.42 and 550.34 is: 825.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.76 : 1,799.42 = 550.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.76/1,799.42 = 550.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.76x = 1,799.42 × 550.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.76x = 990,292.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,292.80/1,199.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.41

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