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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.56, 1,879.02 and 802.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.56, 1,879.02 and 802.20 is: 1,107.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.56 : 1,879.02 = 802.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.56/1,879.02 = 802.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.56x = 1,879.02 × 802.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.56x = 1,507,359.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,507,359.15/1,361.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.08

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