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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.66, 1,797.48 and 736.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.66, 1,797.48 and 736.02 is: 1,102.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.66 : 1,797.48 = 736.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.66/1,797.48 = 736.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.66x = 1,797.48 × 736.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.66x = 1,322,981.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,322,981.23/1,199.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.80

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