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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.37, 1,876.87 and 801.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.37, 1,876.87 and 801.03 is: 1,105.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.37 : 1,876.87 = 801.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.37/1,876.87 = 801.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.37x = 1,876.87 × 801.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.37x = 1,503,427.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,503,427.17/1,360.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.16

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