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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.13, 1,653.86 and 779.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.13, 1,653.86 and 779.61 is: 1,075.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.13 : 1,653.86 = 779.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.13/1,653.86 = 779.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.13x = 1,653.86 × 779.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.13x = 1,289,369.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,369.56/1,199.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.26

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