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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.82, 1,919.49 and 801.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.82, 1,919.49 and 801.33 is: 1,105.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.82 : 1,919.49 = 801.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.82/1,919.49 = 801.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.82x = 1,919.49 × 801.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.82x = 1,538,144.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,538,144.92/1,390.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.93

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