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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.89, 1,919.40 and 801.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.89, 1,919.40 and 801.39 is: 1,105.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.89 : 1,919.40 = 801.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.89/1,919.40 = 801.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.89x = 1,919.40 × 801.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.89x = 1,538,187.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,538,187.97/1,390.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.90

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