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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.81, 1,919.79 and 801.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.81, 1,919.79 and 801.58 is: 1,106.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.81 : 1,919.79 = 801.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.81/1,919.79 = 801.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.81x = 1,919.79 × 801.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.81x = 1,538,855.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,538,855.67/1,390.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.45

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