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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.41, 1,878.46 and 801.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.41, 1,878.46 and 801.50 is: 1,105.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.41 : 1,878.46 = 801.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.41/1,878.46 = 801.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.41x = 1,878.46 × 801.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.41x = 1,505,574.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,505,574.29/1,361.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.90

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