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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.43, 1,875.83 and 799.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.43, 1,875.83 and 799.58 is: 1,103.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.43 : 1,875.83 = 799.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.43/1,875.83 = 799.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.43x = 1,875.83 × 799.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.43x = 1,499,866.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,499,866.77/1,359.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.31

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