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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.37, 1,918.71 and 800.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.37, 1,918.71 and 800.96 is: 1,105.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.37 : 1,918.71 = 800.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.37/1,918.71 = 800.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.37x = 1,918.71 × 800.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.37x = 1,536,800.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,536,800.37/1,390.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.32

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