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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.08, 1,784.75 and 799.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.08, 1,784.75 and 799.65 is: 1,198.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.08 : 1,784.75 = 799.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.08/1,784.75 = 799.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.08x = 1,784.75 × 799.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.08x = 1,427,171.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,427,171.34/1,191.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198.21

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