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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.36, 1,919.62 and 801.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.36, 1,919.62 and 801.68 is: 1,106.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.36 : 1,919.62 = 801.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.36/1,919.62 = 801.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.36x = 1,919.62 × 801.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.36x = 1,538,920.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,538,920.96/1,391.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.06

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