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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.54, 1,927.57 and 807.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.54, 1,927.57 and 807.41 is: 1,114.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.54 : 1,927.57 = 807.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.54/1,927.57 = 807.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.54x = 1,927.57 × 807.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.54x = 1,556,342.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,556,342.09/1,396.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.43

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