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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.32, 1,878.39 and 801.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.32, 1,878.39 and 801.90 is: 1,106.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.32 : 1,878.39 = 801.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.32/1,878.39 = 801.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.32x = 1,878.39 × 801.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.32x = 1,506,280.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,506,280.94/1,361.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.49

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