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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.38, 1,800.24 and 766.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.38, 1,800.24 and 766.84 is: 1,151.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.38 : 1,800.24 = 766.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.38/1,800.24 = 766.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.38x = 1,800.24 × 766.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.38x = 1,380,496.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,380,496.04/1,199.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.01

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