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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.89, 1,536.29 and 799.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.89, 1,536.29 and 799.72 is: 1,103.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.89 : 1,536.29 = 799.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.89/1,536.29 = 799.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.89x = 1,536.29 × 799.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.89x = 1,228,601.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,228,601.84/1,112.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.97

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