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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.13, 1,919.88 and 801.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.13, 1,919.88 and 801.86 is: 1,106.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.13 : 1,919.88 = 801.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.13/1,919.88 = 801.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.13x = 1,919.88 × 801.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.13x = 1,539,465.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,539,465.38/1,391.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.63

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