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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.05, 1,692.41 and 799.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.05, 1,692.41 and 799.62 is: 1,199.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.05 : 1,692.41 = 799.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.05/1,692.41 = 799.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.05x = 1,692.41 × 799.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.05x = 1,353,286.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,353,286.88/1,128.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.67

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