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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.64, 1,561.26 and 799.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.64, 1,561.26 and 799.80 is: 1,104.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.64 : 1,561.26 = 799.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.64/1,561.26 = 799.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.64x = 1,561.26 × 799.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.64x = 1,248,695.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,695.75/1,130.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.41

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