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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.85, 1,927.90 and 799.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.85, 1,927.90 and 799.47 is: 1,103.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.85 : 1,927.90 = 799.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.85/1,927.90 = 799.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.85x = 1,927.90 × 799.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.85x = 1,541,299.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541,299.21/1,396.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.41

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