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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.90, 1,799.70 and 322.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.90, 1,799.70 and 322.47 is: 483.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.90 : 1,799.70 = 322.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.90/1,799.70 = 322.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.90x = 1,799.70 × 322.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.90x = 580,340.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,340.26/1,199.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.66

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