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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.41, 1,919.61 and 801.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.41, 1,919.61 and 801.91 is: 1,106.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.41 : 1,919.61 = 801.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.41/1,919.61 = 801.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.41x = 1,919.61 × 801.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.41x = 1,539,354.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,539,354.46/1,391.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.33

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