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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.49, 1,875.99 and 799.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.49, 1,875.99 and 799.98 is: 1,103.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.49 : 1,875.99 = 799.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.49/1,875.99 = 799.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.49x = 1,875.99 × 799.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.49x = 1,500,754.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,500,754.48/1,359.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.91

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