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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.99, 1,799.13 and 613.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.99, 1,799.13 and 613.85 is: 920.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.99 : 1,799.13 = 613.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.99/1,799.13 = 613.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.99x = 1,799.13 × 613.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.99x = 1,104,395.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,104,395.95/1,199.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.34

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