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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,319.89, 1,978.86 and 799.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,319.89, 1,978.86 and 799.78 is: 1,199.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,319.89 : 1,978.86 = 799.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,319.89/1,978.86 = 799.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,319.89x = 1,978.86 × 799.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,319.89x = 1,582,652.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,582,652.65/1,319.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.08

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