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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.40, 1,920.23 and 801.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.40, 1,920.23 and 801.98 is: 1,106.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.40 : 1,920.23 = 801.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.40/1,920.23 = 801.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.40x = 1,920.23 × 801.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.40x = 1,539,974.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,539,974.45/1,391.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.78

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