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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.76, 1,798.74 and 808.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.76, 1,798.74 and 808.80 is: 1,212.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.76 : 1,798.74 = 808.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.76/1,798.74 = 808.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.76x = 1,798.74 × 808.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.76x = 1,454,820.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,454,820.91/1,199.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.59

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