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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.50, 2,020.02 and 799.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.50, 2,020.02 and 799.08 is: 1,198.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.50 : 2,020.02 = 799.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.50/2,020.02 = 799.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.50x = 2,020.02 × 799.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.50x = 1,614,157.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,614,157.58/1,346.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198.78

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