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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.38, 1,927.10 and 806.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.38, 1,927.10 and 806.96 is: 1,113.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.38 : 1,927.10 = 806.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.38/1,927.10 = 806.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.38x = 1,927.10 × 806.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.38x = 1,555,092.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,555,092.62/1,396.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.66

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