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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.94, 1,799.28 and 551.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.94, 1,799.28 and 551.16 is: 826.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.94 : 1,799.28 = 551.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.94/1,799.28 = 551.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.94x = 1,799.28 × 551.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.94x = 991,691.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,691.16/1,199.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.45

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