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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.76, 1,799.62 and 469.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.76, 1,799.62 and 469.32 is: 703.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.76 : 1,799.62 = 469.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.76/1,799.62 = 469.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.76x = 1,799.62 × 469.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.76x = 844,597.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,597.66/1,199.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.97

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