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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.36, 1,427.88 and 799.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.36, 1,427.88 and 799.32 is: 1,102.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.36 : 1,427.88 = 799.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.36/1,427.88 = 799.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.36x = 1,427.88 × 799.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.36x = 1,141,333.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,141,333.04/1,035.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.35

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