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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.04, 1,876.91 and 800.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.04, 1,876.91 and 800.51 is: 1,104.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.04 : 1,876.91 = 800.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.04/1,876.91 = 800.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.04x = 1,876.91 × 800.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.04x = 1,502,471.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,502,471.84/1,360.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.73

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