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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,020.79, 4,530.65 and 799.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,020.79, 4,530.65 and 799.64 is: 1,199.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,020.79 : 4,530.65 = 799.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,020.79/4,530.65 = 799.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,020.79x = 4,530.65 × 799.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,020.79x = 3,622,862.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,622,862.31/3,020.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.31

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