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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,319.47, 1,978.18 and 799.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,319.47, 1,978.18 and 799.34 is: 1,198.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,319.47 : 1,978.18 = 799.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,319.47/1,978.18 = 799.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,319.47x = 1,978.18 × 799.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,319.47x = 1,581,238.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,581,238.40/1,319.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198.39

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