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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.95, 1,876.70 and 800.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.95, 1,876.70 and 800.35 is: 1,104.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.95 : 1,876.70 = 800.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.95/1,876.70 = 800.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.95x = 1,876.70 × 800.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.95x = 1,502,014.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,502,014.15/1,359.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.47

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