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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.92, 1,920.83 and 802.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.92, 1,920.83 and 802.55 is: 1,107.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.92 : 1,920.83 = 802.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.92/1,920.83 = 802.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.92x = 1,920.83 × 802.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.92x = 1,541,562.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541,562.91/1,391.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.51

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