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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.72, 1,927.38 and 807.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.72, 1,927.38 and 807.28 is: 1,113.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.72 : 1,927.38 = 807.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.72/1,927.38 = 807.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.72x = 1,927.38 × 807.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.72x = 1,555,935.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,555,935.33/1,396.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.99

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