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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.12, 1,876.82 and 800.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.12, 1,876.82 and 800.77 is: 1,104.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.12 : 1,876.82 = 800.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.12/1,876.82 = 800.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.12x = 1,876.82 × 800.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.12x = 1,502,896.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,502,896.46/1,360.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.97

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