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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.54, 2,020.65 and 799.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.54, 2,020.65 and 799.57 is: 1,198.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.54 : 2,020.65 = 799.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.54/2,020.65 = 799.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.54x = 2,020.65 × 799.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.54x = 1,615,650.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,615,650.65/1,347.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198.97

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