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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.88, 1,798.94 and 469.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.88, 1,798.94 and 469.13 is: 703.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.88 : 1,798.94 = 469.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.88/1,798.94 = 469.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.88x = 1,798.94 × 469.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.88x = 843,928.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,928.90/1,199.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.34

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