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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.80, 1,558.16 and 799.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.80, 1,558.16 and 799.60 is: 1,101.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.80 : 1,558.16 = 799.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.80/1,558.16 = 799.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.80x = 1,558.16 × 799.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.80x = 1,245,904.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,904.74/1,130.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.79

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