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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.49, 1,919.28 and 801.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.49, 1,919.28 and 801.44 is: 1,106.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.49 : 1,919.28 = 801.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.49/1,919.28 = 801.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.49x = 1,919.28 × 801.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.49x = 1,538,174.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,538,174.16/1,390.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.21

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