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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.98, 1,878.30 and 801.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.98, 1,878.30 and 801.54 is: 1,106.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.98 : 1,878.30 = 801.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.98/1,878.30 = 801.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.98x = 1,878.30 × 801.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.98x = 1,505,532.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,505,532.58/1,360.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.21

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