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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.01, 1,875.22 and 799.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.01, 1,875.22 and 799.35 is: 1,102.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.01 : 1,875.22 = 799.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.01/1,875.22 = 799.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.01x = 1,875.22 × 799.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.01x = 1,498,957.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,498,957.11/1,359.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.98

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