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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.02, 1,876.85 and 800.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.02, 1,876.85 and 800.51 is: 1,104.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.02 : 1,876.85 = 800.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.02/1,876.85 = 800.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.02x = 1,876.85 × 800.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.02x = 1,502,429.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,502,429.81/1,360.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.71

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