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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.41, 1,720.13 and 799.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.41, 1,720.13 and 799.72 is: 1,198.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.41 : 1,720.13 = 799.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.41/1,720.13 = 799.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.41x = 1,720.13 × 799.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.41x = 1,375,614.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375,614.06/1,147.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198.89

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