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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.37, 1,877.17 and 801.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.37, 1,877.17 and 801.02 is: 1,105.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.37 : 1,877.17 = 801.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.37/1,877.17 = 801.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.37x = 1,877.17 × 801.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.37x = 1,503,637.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,503,637.32/1,360.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.31

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