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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.37, 1,918.76 and 800.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.37, 1,918.76 and 800.99 is: 1,105.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.37 : 1,918.76 = 800.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.37/1,918.76 = 800.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.37x = 1,918.76 × 800.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.37x = 1,536,899.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,536,899.98/1,390.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.39

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