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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.08, 1,651.62 and 1,118.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.08, 1,651.62 and 1,118.44 is: 1,540.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.08 : 1,651.62 = 1,118.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.08/1,651.62 = 1,118.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.08x = 1,651.62 × 1,118.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.08x = 1,847,237.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,847,237.87/1,199.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,540.55

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