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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.08, 1,745.44 and 799.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.08, 1,745.44 and 799.04 is: 1,198.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.08 : 1,745.44 = 799.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.08/1,745.44 = 799.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.08x = 1,745.44 × 799.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.08x = 1,394,676.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,394,676.38/1,164.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198.09

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