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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.08, 1,875.53 and 799.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.08, 1,875.53 and 799.55 is: 1,103.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.08 : 1,875.53 = 799.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.08/1,875.53 = 799.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.08x = 1,875.53 × 799.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.08x = 1,499,566.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,499,566.64/1,359.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.37

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