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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.91, 1,879.15 and 802.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.91, 1,879.15 and 802.00 is: 1,106.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.91 : 1,879.15 = 802.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.91/1,879.15 = 802.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.91x = 1,879.15 × 802.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.91x = 1,507,064.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,507,064.89/1,361.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.58

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