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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.13, 1,919.78 and 801.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.13, 1,919.78 and 801.57 is: 1,106.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.13 : 1,919.78 = 801.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.13/1,919.78 = 801.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.13x = 1,919.78 × 801.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.13x = 1,538,838.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,538,838.05/1,391.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.18

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