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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.99, 1,875.30 and 799.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.99, 1,875.30 and 799.48 is: 1,103.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.99 : 1,875.30 = 799.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.99/1,875.30 = 799.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.99x = 1,875.30 × 799.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.99x = 1,499,264.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,499,264.84/1,358.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.22

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