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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,663.44, 6,995.40 and 1,200.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,663.44, 6,995.40 and 1,200.72 is: 1,801.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,663.44 : 6,995.40 = 1,200.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,663.44/6,995.40 = 1,200.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,663.44x = 6,995.40 × 1,200.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,663.44x = 8,399,516.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,399,516.69/4,663.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,801.14

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