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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.68, 1,919.30 and 801.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.68, 1,919.30 and 801.27 is: 1,105.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.68 : 1,919.30 = 801.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.68/1,919.30 = 801.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.68x = 1,919.30 × 801.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.68x = 1,537,873.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,537,873.50/1,390.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.84

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