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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.63, 1,875.29 and 799.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.63, 1,875.29 and 799.12 is: 1,103.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.63 : 1,875.29 = 799.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.63/1,875.29 = 799.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.63x = 1,875.29 × 799.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.63x = 1,498,581.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,498,581.74/1,358.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.01

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