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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.88, 1,919.42 and 801.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.88, 1,919.42 and 801.41 is: 1,105.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.88 : 1,919.42 = 801.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.88/1,919.42 = 801.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.88x = 1,919.42 × 801.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.88x = 1,538,228.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,538,228.78/1,390.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.94

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