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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.16, 1,918.44 and 800.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.16, 1,918.44 and 800.80 is: 1,105.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.16 : 1,918.44 = 800.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.16/1,918.44 = 800.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.16x = 1,918.44 × 800.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.16x = 1,536,286.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,536,286.75/1,390.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.12

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