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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.53, 1,799.79 and 737.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.53, 1,799.79 and 737.34 is: 1,106.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.53 : 1,799.79 = 737.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.53/1,799.79 = 737.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.53x = 1,799.79 × 737.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.53x = 1,327,057.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,327,057.16/1,199.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.31

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