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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.84, 1,927.50 and 807.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.84, 1,927.50 and 807.40 is: 1,114.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.84 : 1,927.50 = 807.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.84/1,927.50 = 807.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.84x = 1,927.50 × 807.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.84x = 1,556,263.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,556,263.50/1,396.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.13

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