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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.62, 1,927.58 and 799.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.62, 1,927.58 and 799.16 is: 1,102.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.62 : 1,927.58 = 799.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.62/1,927.58 = 799.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.62x = 1,927.58 × 799.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.62x = 1,540,431.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,540,431.20/1,396.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.97

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