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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.70, 1,799.92 and 763.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.70, 1,799.92 and 763.67 is: 1,145.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.70 : 1,799.92 = 763.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.70/1,799.92 = 763.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.70x = 1,799.92 × 763.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.70x = 1,374,544.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,374,544.91/1,199.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.74

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