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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.51, 1,875.49 and 800.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.51, 1,875.49 and 800.02 is: 1,103.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.51 : 1,875.49 = 800.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.51/1,875.49 = 800.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.51x = 1,875.49 × 800.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.51x = 1,500,429.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,500,429.51/1,359.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.65

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