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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,420.08, 1,959.80 and 799.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,420.08, 1,959.80 and 799.12 is: 1,102.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,420.08 : 1,959.80 = 799.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,420.08/1,959.80 = 799.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,420.08x = 1,959.80 × 799.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,420.08x = 1,566,115.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,566,115.38/1,420.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.84

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