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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.60, 1,920.35 and 802.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.60, 1,920.35 and 802.24 is: 1,107.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.60 : 1,920.35 = 802.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.60/1,920.35 = 802.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.60x = 1,920.35 × 802.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.60x = 1,540,581.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,540,581.58/1,391.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.06

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