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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.89, 1,920.78 and 802.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.89, 1,920.78 and 802.39 is: 1,107.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.89 : 1,920.78 = 802.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.89/1,920.78 = 802.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.89x = 1,920.78 × 802.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.89x = 1,541,214.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541,214.66/1,391.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.28

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