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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.99, 1,798.25 and 622.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.99, 1,798.25 and 622.65 is: 932.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.99 : 1,798.25 = 622.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.99/1,798.25 = 622.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.99x = 1,798.25 × 622.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.99x = 1,119,683.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,683.99/1,200.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.30

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