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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.82, 1,799.97 and 469.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.82, 1,799.97 and 469.41 is: 704.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.82 : 1,799.97 = 469.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.82/1,799.97 = 469.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.82x = 1,799.97 × 469.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.82x = 844,923.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,923.92/1,199.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.21

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