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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.63, 1,920.67 and 802.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.63, 1,920.67 and 802.06 is: 1,106.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.63 : 1,920.67 = 802.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.63/1,920.67 = 802.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.63x = 1,920.67 × 802.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.63x = 1,540,485.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,540,485.77/1,391.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.97

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