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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.08, 1,918.25 and 800.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.08, 1,918.25 and 800.81 is: 1,105.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.08 : 1,918.25 = 800.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.08/1,918.25 = 800.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.08x = 1,918.25 × 800.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.08x = 1,536,150.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,536,150.38/1,390.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.08

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