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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.74, 1,918.92 and 801.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.74, 1,918.92 and 801.06 is: 1,105.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.74 : 1,918.92 = 801.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.74/1,918.92 = 801.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.74x = 1,918.92 × 801.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.74x = 1,537,170.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,537,170.06/1,390.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.29

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