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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.55, 1,715.05 and 799.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.55, 1,715.05 and 799.95 is: 1,199.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.55 : 1,715.05 = 799.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.55/1,715.05 = 799.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.55x = 1,715.05 × 799.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.55x = 1,371,950.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,371,950.25/1,143.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.73

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