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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.15, 1,799.60 and 541.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.15, 1,799.60 and 541.46 is: 811.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.15 : 1,799.60 = 541.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.15/1,799.60 = 541.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.15x = 1,799.60 × 541.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.15x = 974,399.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,399.71/1,200.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.90

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