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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.15, 1,799.77 and 469.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.15, 1,799.77 and 469.56 is: 704.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.15 : 1,799.77 = 469.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.15/1,799.77 = 469.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.15x = 1,799.77 × 469.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.15x = 845,106.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,106.46/1,200.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.17

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