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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.64, 1,876.58 and 800.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.64, 1,876.58 and 800.16 is: 1,104.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.64 : 1,876.58 = 800.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.64/1,876.58 = 800.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.64x = 1,876.58 × 800.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.64x = 1,501,564.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,501,564.25/1,359.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.38

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