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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.68, 1,919.62 and 801.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.68, 1,919.62 and 801.45 is: 1,106.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.68 : 1,919.62 = 801.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.68/1,919.62 = 801.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.68x = 1,919.62 × 801.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.68x = 1,538,477.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,538,477.45/1,390.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.28

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