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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.10, 1,919.82 and 801.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.10, 1,919.82 and 801.72 is: 1,106.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.10 : 1,919.82 = 801.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.10/1,919.82 = 801.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.10x = 1,919.82 × 801.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.10x = 1,539,158.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,539,158.09/1,391.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.43

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