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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.39, 1,919.32 and 801.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.39, 1,919.32 and 801.82 is: 1,106.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.39 : 1,919.32 = 801.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.39/1,919.32 = 801.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.39x = 1,919.32 × 801.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.39x = 1,538,949.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,538,949.16/1,391.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.05

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