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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.94, 1,799.16 and 468.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.94, 1,799.16 and 468.66 is: 702.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.94 : 1,799.16 = 468.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.94/1,799.16 = 468.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.94x = 1,799.16 × 468.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.94x = 843,194.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,194.33/1,199.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.70

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