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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.28, 1,918.55 and 800.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.28, 1,918.55 and 800.87 is: 1,105.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.28 : 1,918.55 = 800.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.28/1,918.55 = 800.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.28x = 1,918.55 × 800.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.28x = 1,536,501.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,536,501.55/1,390.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.18

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