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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199, 1,798.56 and 1,135.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199, 1,798.56 and 1,135.88 is: 1,703.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199 : 1,798.56 = 1,135.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199/1,798.56 = 1,135.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199x = 1,798.56 × 1,135.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199x = 2,042,948.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,042,948.33/1,199
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,703.88

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