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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.98, 1,798.87 and 430.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.98, 1,798.87 and 430.30 is: 645.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.98 : 1,798.87 = 430.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.98/1,798.87 = 430.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.98x = 1,798.87 × 430.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.98x = 774,053.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,053.76/1,199.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.06

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