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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.14, 1,878.26 and 801.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.14, 1,878.26 and 801.98 is: 1,106.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.14 : 1,878.26 = 801.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.14/1,878.26 = 801.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.14x = 1,878.26 × 801.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.14x = 1,506,326.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,506,326.95/1,361.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.67

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