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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.81, 1,800.43 and 506.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.81, 1,800.43 and 506.44 is: 759.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.81 : 1,800.43 = 506.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.81/1,800.43 = 506.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.81x = 1,800.43 × 506.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.81x = 911,800.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,800.63/1,199.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.95

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