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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.05, 1,876.83 and 800.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.05, 1,876.83 and 800.39 is: 1,104.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.05 : 1,876.83 = 800.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.05/1,876.83 = 800.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.05x = 1,876.83 × 800.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.05x = 1,502,182.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,502,182.58/1,360.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.51

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