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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.62, 1,920.32 and 802.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.62, 1,920.32 and 802.20 is: 1,106.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.62 : 1,920.32 = 802.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.62/1,920.32 = 802.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.62x = 1,920.32 × 802.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.62x = 1,540,480.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,540,480.70/1,391.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.97

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