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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.65, 1,927.80 and 807.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.65, 1,927.80 and 807.57 is: 1,114.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.65 : 1,927.80 = 807.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.65/1,927.80 = 807.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.65x = 1,927.80 × 807.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.65x = 1,556,833.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,556,833.45/1,396.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.69

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