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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.66, 1,644.96 and 799.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.66, 1,644.96 and 799.26 is: 1,103.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.66 : 1,644.96 = 799.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.66/1,644.96 = 799.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.66x = 1,644.96 × 799.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.66x = 1,314,750.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,314,750.73/1,191.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.29

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