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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.34, 1,876.61 and 800.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.34, 1,876.61 and 800.78 is: 1,104.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.34 : 1,876.61 = 800.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.34/1,876.61 = 800.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.34x = 1,876.61 × 800.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.34x = 1,502,758.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,502,758.45/1,360.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.69

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