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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.35, 1,690.91 and 799.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.35, 1,690.91 and 799.69 is: 1,199.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.35 : 1,690.91 = 799.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.35/1,690.91 = 799.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.35x = 1,690.91 × 799.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.35x = 1,352,195.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,352,195.36/1,127.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.45

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