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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.62, 1,878.68 and 802.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.62, 1,878.68 and 802.10 is: 1,106.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.62 : 1,878.68 = 802.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.62/1,878.68 = 802.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.62x = 1,878.68 × 802.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.62x = 1,506,889.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,506,889.23/1,361.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.69

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