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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.04, 1,836.08 and 799.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.04, 1,836.08 and 799.18 is: 1,103.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.04 : 1,836.08 = 799.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.04/1,836.08 = 799.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.04x = 1,836.08 × 799.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.04x = 1,467,358.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,467,358.41/1,330.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.24

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