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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.99, 1,464.56 and 798.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.99, 1,464.56 and 798.55 is: 1,102.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.99 : 1,464.56 = 798.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.99/1,464.56 = 798.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.99x = 1,464.56 × 798.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.99x = 1,169,520.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,169,520.40/1,060.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.29

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