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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.02, 1,919.60 and 801.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.02, 1,919.60 and 801.75 is: 1,106.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.02 : 1,919.60 = 801.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.02/1,919.60 = 801.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.02x = 1,919.60 × 801.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.02x = 1,539,039.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,539,039.30/1,391.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.41

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