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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.46, 1,801.14 and 740.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.46, 1,801.14 and 740.15 is: 1,111.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.46 : 1,801.14 = 740.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.46/1,801.14 = 740.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.46x = 1,801.14 × 740.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.46x = 1,333,116.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,333,116.89/1,199.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.43

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