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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.29, 1,835.33 and 799.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.29, 1,835.33 and 799.20 is: 1,102.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.29 : 1,835.33 = 799.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.29/1,835.33 = 799.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.29x = 1,835.33 × 799.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.29x = 1,466,791.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,466,791.74/1,330.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.61

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