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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.32, 1,920.12 and 801.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.32, 1,920.12 and 801.68 is: 1,106.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.32 : 1,920.12 = 801.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.32/1,920.12 = 801.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.32x = 1,920.12 × 801.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.32x = 1,539,321.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,539,321.80/1,391.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.38

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