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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.23, 1,918.35 and 800.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.23, 1,918.35 and 800.73 is: 1,104.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.23 : 1,918.35 = 800.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.23/1,918.35 = 800.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.23x = 1,918.35 × 800.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.23x = 1,536,080.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,536,080.40/1,390.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.91

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