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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.81, 1,391.97 and 799.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.81, 1,391.97 and 799.03 is: 1,101.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.81 : 1,391.97 = 799.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.81/1,391.97 = 799.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.81x = 1,391.97 × 799.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.81x = 1,112,225.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,112,225.79/1,009.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.42

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