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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.69, 1,876.38 and 800.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.69, 1,876.38 and 800.16 is: 1,104.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.69 : 1,876.38 = 800.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.69/1,876.38 = 800.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.69x = 1,876.38 × 800.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.69x = 1,501,408.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,501,408.26/1,359.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.23

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