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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.99, 1,919.60 and 801.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.99, 1,919.60 and 801.49 is: 1,106.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.99 : 1,919.60 = 801.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.99/1,919.60 = 801.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.99x = 1,919.60 × 801.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.99x = 1,538,540.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,538,540.20/1,390.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.08

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