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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.87, 1,877.85 and 801.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.87, 1,877.85 and 801.52 is: 1,106.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.87 : 1,877.85 = 801.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.87/1,877.85 = 801.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.87x = 1,877.85 × 801.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.87x = 1,505,134.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,505,134.33/1,360.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.01

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