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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.84, 1,879.01 and 802.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.84, 1,879.01 and 802.34 is: 1,107.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.84 : 1,879.01 = 802.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.84/1,879.01 = 802.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.84x = 1,879.01 × 802.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.84x = 1,507,595.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,507,595.49/1,361.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.03

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