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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.55, 1,876.13 and 799.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.55, 1,876.13 and 799.89 is: 1,103.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.55 : 1,876.13 = 799.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.55/1,876.13 = 799.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.55x = 1,876.13 × 799.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.55x = 1,500,693.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,500,693.59/1,359.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.82

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