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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129, 1,693.77 and 799.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129, 1,693.77 and 799.75 is: 1,199.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129 : 1,693.77 = 799.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129/1,693.77 = 799.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129x = 1,693.77 × 799.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129x = 1,354,592.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,354,592.56/1,129
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.82

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