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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.68, 1,685.22 and 799.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.68, 1,685.22 and 799.48 is: 1,197.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.68 : 1,685.22 = 799.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.68/1,685.22 = 799.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.68x = 1,685.22 × 799.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.68x = 1,347,299.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,347,299.69/1,124.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.94

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