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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.07, 1,874.10 and 798.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.07, 1,874.10 and 798.59 is: 1,102.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.07 : 1,874.10 = 798.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.07/1,874.10 = 798.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.07x = 1,874.10 × 798.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.07x = 1,496,637.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,496,637.52/1,358.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.03

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