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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.99, 1,799.08 and 550.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.99, 1,799.08 and 550.83 is: 825.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.99 : 1,799.08 = 550.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.99/1,799.08 = 550.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.99x = 1,799.08 × 550.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.99x = 990,987.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,987.24/1,200.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.14

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