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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,192.59, 1,646.34 and 799.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,192.59, 1,646.34 and 799.87 is: 1,104.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,192.59 : 1,646.34 = 799.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,192.59/1,646.34 = 799.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,192.59x = 1,646.34 × 799.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,192.59x = 1,316,857.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,316,857.98/1,192.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.20

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