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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.50, 1,919.06 and 801.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.50, 1,919.06 and 801.03 is: 1,105.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.50 : 1,919.06 = 801.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.50/1,919.06 = 801.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.50x = 1,919.06 × 801.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.50x = 1,537,224.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,537,224.63/1,390.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.52

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