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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.41, 1,919.60 and 801.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.41, 1,919.60 and 801.83 is: 1,106.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.41 : 1,919.60 = 801.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.41/1,919.60 = 801.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.41x = 1,919.60 × 801.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.41x = 1,539,196.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,539,196.66/1,391.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.21

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