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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.44, 1,797.90 and 765.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.44, 1,797.90 and 765.28 is: 1,147.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.44 : 1,797.90 = 765.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.44/1,797.90 = 765.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.44x = 1,797.90 × 765.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.44x = 1,375,896.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375,896.91/1,199.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.12

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