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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.48, 1,560.74 and 799.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.48, 1,560.74 and 799.88 is: 1,103.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.48 : 1,560.74 = 799.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.48/1,560.74 = 799.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.48x = 1,560.74 × 799.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.48x = 1,248,404.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,404.71/1,131.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.34

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