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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.82, 1,920.27 and 802.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.82, 1,920.27 and 802.27 is: 1,106.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.82 : 1,920.27 = 802.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.82/1,920.27 = 802.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.82x = 1,920.27 × 802.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.82x = 1,540,575.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,540,575.01/1,391.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.88

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