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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,405.78, 1,939.98 and 800.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,405.78, 1,939.98 and 800.08 is: 1,104.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,405.78 : 1,939.98 = 800.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,405.78/1,939.98 = 800.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,405.78x = 1,939.98 × 800.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,405.78x = 1,552,139.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,552,139.20/1,405.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.11

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