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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.47, 1,875.60 and 799.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.47, 1,875.60 and 799.76 is: 1,103.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.47 : 1,875.60 = 799.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.47/1,875.60 = 799.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.47x = 1,875.60 × 799.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.47x = 1,500,020.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,500,020.48/1,359.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.39

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