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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.79, 1,799.89 and 550.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.79, 1,799.89 and 550.59 is: 825.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.79 : 1,799.89 = 550.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.79/1,799.89 = 550.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.79x = 1,799.89 × 550.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.79x = 990,991.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,991.06/1,199.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.97

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