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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.43, 1,920.52 and 802.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.43, 1,920.52 and 802.32 is: 1,107.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.43 : 1,920.52 = 802.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.43/1,920.52 = 802.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.43x = 1,920.52 × 802.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.43x = 1,540,871.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,540,871.61/1,391.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.40

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