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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.76, 1,920.63 and 802.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.76, 1,920.63 and 802.30 is: 1,107.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.76 : 1,920.63 = 802.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.76/1,920.63 = 802.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.76x = 1,920.63 × 802.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.76x = 1,540,921.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,540,921.45/1,391.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.17

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