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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.60, 1,876.87 and 800.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.60, 1,876.87 and 800.99 is: 1,104.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.60 : 1,876.87 = 800.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.60/1,876.87 = 800.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.60x = 1,876.87 × 800.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.60x = 1,503,352.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,503,352.76/1,360.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.92

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