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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.12, 1,795.66 and 759.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.12, 1,795.66 and 759.03 is: 1,136.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.12 : 1,795.66 = 759.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.12/1,795.66 = 759.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.12x = 1,795.66 × 759.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.12x = 1,362,959.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,362,959.81/1,199.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.63

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