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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.90, 1,877.72 and 801.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.90, 1,877.72 and 801.39 is: 1,105.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.90 : 1,877.72 = 801.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.90/1,877.72 = 801.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.90x = 1,877.72 × 801.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.90x = 1,504,786.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,504,786.03/1,360.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.73

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