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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.86, 1,879.13 and 802.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.86, 1,879.13 and 802.46 is: 1,107.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.86 : 1,879.13 = 802.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.86/1,879.13 = 802.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.86x = 1,879.13 × 802.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.86x = 1,507,933.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,507,933.36/1,361.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.26

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