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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.89, 1,919.64 and 801.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.89, 1,919.64 and 801.61 is: 1,106.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.89 : 1,919.64 = 801.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.89/1,919.64 = 801.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.89x = 1,919.64 × 801.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.89x = 1,538,802.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,538,802.62/1,390.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.34

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