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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.36, 1,655.69 and 801.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.36, 1,655.69 and 801.69 is: 1,106.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.36 : 1,655.69 = 801.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.36/1,655.69 = 801.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.36x = 1,655.69 × 801.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.36x = 1,327,350.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,327,350.12/1,199.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.72

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