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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.40, 1,877.13 and 800.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.40, 1,877.13 and 800.75 is: 1,104.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.40 : 1,877.13 = 800.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.40/1,877.13 = 800.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.40x = 1,877.13 × 800.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.40x = 1,503,111.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,503,111.85/1,360.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.90

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