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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.91, 1,755.20 and 799.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.91, 1,755.20 and 799.84 is: 1,103.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.91 : 1,755.20 = 799.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.91/1,755.20 = 799.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.91x = 1,755.20 × 799.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.91x = 1,403,883.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,403,883.36/1,271.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.76

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