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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.48, 1,876.45 and 800.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.48, 1,876.45 and 800.13 is: 1,104.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.48 : 1,876.45 = 800.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.48/1,876.45 = 800.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.48x = 1,876.45 × 800.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.48x = 1,501,401.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,501,401.94/1,359.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.39

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