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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.06, 1,874.87 and 799.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.06, 1,874.87 and 799.52 is: 1,102.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.06 : 1,874.87 = 799.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.06/1,874.87 = 799.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.06x = 1,874.87 × 799.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.06x = 1,498,996.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,498,996.75/1,359.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.97

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