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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.67, 1,691.85 and 799.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.67, 1,691.85 and 799.25 is: 1,199.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.67 : 1,691.85 = 799.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.67/1,691.85 = 799.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.67x = 1,691.85 × 799.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.67x = 1,352,202.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,352,202.65/1,127.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.11

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