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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.15, 1,875.35 and 799.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.15, 1,875.35 and 799.64 is: 1,103.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.15 : 1,875.35 = 799.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.15/1,875.35 = 799.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.15x = 1,875.35 × 799.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.15x = 1,499,604.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,499,604.53/1,359.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.34

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