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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.87, 1,927.26 and 807.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.87, 1,927.26 and 807.44 is: 1,114.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.87 : 1,927.26 = 807.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.87/1,927.26 = 807.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.87x = 1,927.26 × 807.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.87x = 1,556,150.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,556,150.03/1,396.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.03

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