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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.48, 1,918.80 and 801.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.48, 1,918.80 and 801.10 is: 1,105.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.48 : 1,918.80 = 801.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.48/1,918.80 = 801.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.48x = 1,918.80 × 801.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.48x = 1,537,150.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,537,150.68/1,390.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.48

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