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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.45, 1,876.02 and 799.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.45, 1,876.02 and 799.83 is: 1,103.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.45 : 1,876.02 = 799.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.45/1,876.02 = 799.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.45x = 1,876.02 × 799.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.45x = 1,500,497.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,500,497.08/1,359.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.75

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