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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.63, 1,919.19 and 801.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.63, 1,919.19 and 801.37 is: 1,105.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.63 : 1,919.19 = 801.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.63/1,919.19 = 801.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.63x = 1,919.19 × 801.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.63x = 1,537,981.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,537,981.29/1,390.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.96

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