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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.78, 1,877.10 and 801.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.78, 1,877.10 and 801.07 is: 1,105.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.78 : 1,877.10 = 801.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.78/1,877.10 = 801.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.78x = 1,877.10 × 801.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.78x = 1,503,688.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,503,688.50/1,360.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.02

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