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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.14, 1,919.77 and 801.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.14, 1,919.77 and 801.79 is: 1,106.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.14 : 1,919.77 = 801.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.14/1,919.77 = 801.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.14x = 1,919.77 × 801.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.14x = 1,539,252.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,539,252.39/1,391.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.47

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