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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.83, 1,876.93 and 800.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.83, 1,876.93 and 800.48 is: 1,104.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.83 : 1,876.93 = 800.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.83/1,876.93 = 800.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.83x = 1,876.93 × 800.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.83x = 1,502,453.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,502,453.25/1,359.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.88

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