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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.17, 1,918.47 and 800.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.17, 1,918.47 and 800.76 is: 1,105.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.17 : 1,918.47 = 800.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.17/1,918.47 = 800.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.17x = 1,918.47 × 800.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.17x = 1,536,234.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,536,234.04/1,390.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.07

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