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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.12, 1,918.34 and 800.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.12, 1,918.34 and 800.68 is: 1,104.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.12 : 1,918.34 = 800.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.12/1,918.34 = 800.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.12x = 1,918.34 × 800.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.12x = 1,535,976.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,535,976.47/1,390.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.92

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