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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.19, 1,658.37 and 799.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.19, 1,658.37 and 799.66 is: 1,197.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.19 : 1,658.37 = 799.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.19/1,658.37 = 799.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.19x = 1,658.37 × 799.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.19x = 1,326,132.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,326,132.15/1,107.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.75

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