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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.52, 1,920.07 and 801.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.52, 1,920.07 and 801.94 is: 1,106.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.52 : 1,920.07 = 801.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.52/1,920.07 = 801.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.52x = 1,920.07 × 801.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.52x = 1,539,776.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,539,776.93/1,391.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.55

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