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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.16, 1,879.91 and 802.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.16, 1,879.91 and 802.80 is: 1,107.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.16 : 1,879.91 = 802.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.16/1,879.91 = 802.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.16x = 1,879.91 × 802.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.16x = 1,509,201.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,509,201.37/1,362.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.95

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