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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.09, 1,878.45 and 801.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.09, 1,878.45 and 801.69 is: 1,106.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.09 : 1,878.45 = 801.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.09/1,878.45 = 801.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.09x = 1,878.45 × 801.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.09x = 1,505,934.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,505,934.58/1,361.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.42

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