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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.93, 1,875.14 and 799.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.93, 1,875.14 and 799.08 is: 1,102.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.93 : 1,875.14 = 799.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.93/1,875.14 = 799.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.93x = 1,875.14 × 799.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.93x = 1,498,377.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,498,377.50/1,358.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.62

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