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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.76, 1,802.94 and 712.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.76, 1,802.94 and 712.92 is: 1,071.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.76 : 1,802.94 = 712.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.76/1,802.94 = 712.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.76x = 1,802.94 × 712.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.76x = 1,285,351.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,285,351.98/1,199.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.34

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