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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.85, 1,413.45 and 799.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.85, 1,413.45 and 799.31 is: 1,103.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.85 : 1,413.45 = 799.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.85/1,413.45 = 799.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.85x = 1,413.45 × 799.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.85x = 1,129,784.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,129,784.72/1,023.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.47

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