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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.53, 1,874.78 and 799.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.53, 1,874.78 and 799.02 is: 1,102.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.53 : 1,874.78 = 799.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.53/1,874.78 = 799.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.53x = 1,874.78 × 799.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.53x = 1,497,982.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,497,982.72/1,358.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.65

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