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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.42, 1,918.92 and 801.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.42, 1,918.92 and 801.08 is: 1,105.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.42 : 1,918.92 = 801.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.42/1,918.92 = 801.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.42x = 1,918.92 × 801.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.42x = 1,537,208.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,537,208.43/1,390.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.57

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