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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.58, 1,874.22 and 799.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.58, 1,874.22 and 799.05 is: 1,102.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.58 : 1,874.22 = 799.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.58/1,874.22 = 799.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.58x = 1,874.22 × 799.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.58x = 1,497,595.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,497,595.49/1,358.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.32

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