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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.84, 1,918.94 and 801.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.84, 1,918.94 and 801.36 is: 1,105.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.84 : 1,918.94 = 801.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.84/1,918.94 = 801.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.84x = 1,918.94 × 801.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.84x = 1,537,761.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,537,761.76/1,390.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.64

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