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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.84, 1,920.52 and 802.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.84, 1,920.52 and 802.26 is: 1,106.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.84 : 1,920.52 = 802.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.84/1,920.52 = 802.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.84x = 1,920.52 × 802.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.84x = 1,540,756.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,540,756.38/1,391.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.99

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