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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,620.37, 2,430.93 and 799.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,620.37, 2,430.93 and 799.03 is: 1,198.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,620.37 : 2,430.93 = 799.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,620.37/2,430.93 = 799.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,620.37x = 2,430.93 × 799.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,620.37x = 1,942,386.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,942,386.00/1,620.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198.73

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