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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.71, 1,919.18 and 801.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.71, 1,919.18 and 801.24 is: 1,105.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.71 : 1,919.18 = 801.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.71/1,919.18 = 801.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.71x = 1,919.18 × 801.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.71x = 1,537,719.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,537,719.78/1,390.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.71

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