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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.49, 1,875.66 and 800.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.49, 1,875.66 and 800.16 is: 1,103.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.49 : 1,875.66 = 800.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.49/1,875.66 = 800.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.49x = 1,875.66 × 800.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.49x = 1,500,828.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,500,828.11/1,359.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.96

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