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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.69, 1,876.26 and 800.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.69, 1,876.26 and 800.07 is: 1,104.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.69 : 1,876.26 = 800.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.69/1,876.26 = 800.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.69x = 1,876.26 × 800.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.69x = 1,501,139.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,501,139.34/1,359.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.03

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