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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.83, 1,921.15 and 802.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.83, 1,921.15 and 802.75 is: 1,108.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.83 : 1,921.15 = 802.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.83/1,921.15 = 802.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.83x = 1,921.15 × 802.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.83x = 1,542,203.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,542,203.16/1,391.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.04

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