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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.33, 1,878.63 and 801.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.33, 1,878.63 and 801.80 is: 1,106.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.33 : 1,878.63 = 801.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.33/1,878.63 = 801.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.33x = 1,878.63 × 801.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.33x = 1,506,276.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,506,276.14/1,361.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.47

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