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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.03, 1,799.16 and 469.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.03, 1,799.16 and 469.23 is: 703.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.03 : 1,799.16 = 469.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.03/1,799.16 = 469.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.03x = 1,799.16 × 469.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.03x = 844,219.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,219.85/1,200.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.50

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