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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.43, 1,797.20 and 735.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.43, 1,797.20 and 735.81 is: 1,102.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.43 : 1,797.20 = 735.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.43/1,797.20 = 735.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.43x = 1,797.20 × 735.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.43x = 1,322,397.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,322,397.73/1,199.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.52

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