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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.17, 1,875.58 and 799.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.17, 1,875.58 and 799.70 is: 1,103.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.17 : 1,875.58 = 799.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.17/1,875.58 = 799.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.17x = 1,875.58 × 799.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.17x = 1,499,901.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,499,901.33/1,359.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.54

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