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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.14, 1,875.42 and 799.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.14, 1,875.42 and 799.52 is: 1,103.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.14 : 1,875.42 = 799.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.14/1,875.42 = 799.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.14x = 1,875.42 × 799.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.14x = 1,499,426.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,499,426.42/1,359.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.22

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