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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.60, 2,020.20 and 799.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.60, 2,020.20 and 799.16 is: 1,197.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.60 : 2,020.20 = 799.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.60/2,020.20 = 799.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.60x = 2,020.20 × 799.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.60x = 1,614,463.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,614,463.03/1,348.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.14

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