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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.32, 1,919.10 and 801

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.32, 1,919.10 and 801 is: 1,105.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.32 : 1,919.10 = 801 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.32/1,919.10 = 801/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.32x = 1,919.10 × 801
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.32x = 1,537,199.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,537,199.10/1,390.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.64

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