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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.85, 1,920.76 and 802.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.85, 1,920.76 and 802.38 is: 1,107.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.85 : 1,920.76 = 802.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.85/1,920.76 = 802.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.85x = 1,920.76 × 802.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.85x = 1,541,187.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541,187.77/1,391.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.30

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