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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,420.24, 1,959.48 and 799.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,420.24, 1,959.48 and 799.12 is: 1,102.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,420.24 : 1,959.48 = 799.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,420.24/1,959.48 = 799.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,420.24x = 1,959.48 × 799.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,420.24x = 1,565,859.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,565,859.66/1,420.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.53

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