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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.41, 1,799.93 and 614.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.41, 1,799.93 and 614.73 is: 921.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.41 : 1,799.93 = 614.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.41/1,799.93 = 614.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.41x = 1,799.93 × 614.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.41x = 1,106,470.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,106,470.97/1,200.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.74

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