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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.19, 1,878.12 and 801.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.19, 1,878.12 and 801.75 is: 1,106.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.19 : 1,878.12 = 801.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.19/1,878.12 = 801.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.19x = 1,878.12 × 801.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.19x = 1,505,782.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,505,782.71/1,361.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.23

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