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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.94, 1,876.72 and 800.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.94, 1,876.72 and 800.41 is: 1,104.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.94 : 1,876.72 = 800.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.94/1,876.72 = 800.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.94x = 1,876.72 × 800.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.94x = 1,502,145.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,502,145.46/1,359.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.57

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