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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.99, 1,488.21 and 799.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.99, 1,488.21 and 799.23 is: 1,102.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.99 : 1,488.21 = 799.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.99/1,488.21 = 799.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.99x = 1,488.21 × 799.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.99x = 1,189,424.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,189,424.66/1,078.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.35

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