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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.33, 1,799.88 and 550.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.33, 1,799.88 and 550.50 is: 825.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.33 : 1,799.88 = 550.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.33/1,799.88 = 550.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.33x = 1,799.88 × 550.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.33x = 990,833.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,833.94/1,200.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.47

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