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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.47, 1,876.08 and 799.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.47, 1,876.08 and 799.94 is: 1,103.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.47 : 1,876.08 = 799.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.47/1,876.08 = 799.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.47x = 1,876.08 × 799.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.47x = 1,500,742.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,500,742.05/1,359.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.92

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