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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.31, 1,979.34 and 800.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.31, 1,979.34 and 800.99 is: 1,199.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.31 : 1,979.34 = 800.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.31/1,979.34 = 800.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.31x = 1,979.34 × 800.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.31x = 1,585,426.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585,426.07/1,321.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.89

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