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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.43, 1,844.22 and 799.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.43, 1,844.22 and 799.32 is: 1,199.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.43 : 1,844.22 = 799.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.43/1,844.22 = 799.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.43x = 1,844.22 × 799.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.43x = 1,474,121.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,474,121.93/1,229.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.03

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