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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.55, 1,879.01 and 801.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.55, 1,879.01 and 801.89 is: 1,106.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.55 : 1,879.01 = 801.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.55/1,879.01 = 801.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.55x = 1,879.01 × 801.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.55x = 1,506,759.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,506,759.33/1,361.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.65

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