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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.93, 1,799.91 and 378.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.93, 1,799.91 and 378.14 is: 567.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.93 : 1,799.91 = 378.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.93/1,799.91 = 378.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.93x = 1,799.91 × 378.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.93x = 680,617.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,617.97/1,199.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.21

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