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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.97, 1,800.74 and 430.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.97, 1,800.74 and 430.47 is: 645.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.97 : 1,800.74 = 430.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.97/1,800.74 = 430.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.97x = 1,800.74 × 430.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.97x = 775,165.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,165.62/1,199.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.99

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