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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.93, 1,875.77 and 799.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.93, 1,875.77 and 799.38 is: 1,103.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.93 : 1,875.77 = 799.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.93/1,875.77 = 799.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.93x = 1,875.77 × 799.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.93x = 1,499,443.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,499,443.64/1,358.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.40

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