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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.43, 1,874.64 and 799.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.43, 1,874.64 and 799.08 is: 1,102.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.43 : 1,874.64 = 799.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.43/1,874.64 = 799.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.43x = 1,874.64 × 799.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.43x = 1,497,987.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,497,987.33/1,358.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.73

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