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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.96, 1,919.55 and 801.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.96, 1,919.55 and 801.55 is: 1,106.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.96 : 1,919.55 = 801.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.96/1,919.55 = 801.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.96x = 1,919.55 × 801.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.96x = 1,538,615.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,538,615.30/1,390.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.15

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