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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.32, 1,918.56 and 801.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.32, 1,918.56 and 801.24 is: 1,105.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.32 : 1,918.56 = 801.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.32/1,918.56 = 801.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.32x = 1,918.56 × 801.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.32x = 1,537,227.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,537,227.01/1,390.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.66

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