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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.98, 1,800.64 and 541.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.98, 1,800.64 and 541.62 is: 812.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.98 : 1,800.64 = 541.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.98/1,800.64 = 541.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.98x = 1,800.64 × 541.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.98x = 975,262.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,262.64/1,199.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.73

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