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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.93, 1,927.72 and 807.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.93, 1,927.72 and 807.56 is: 1,114.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.93 : 1,927.72 = 807.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.93/1,927.72 = 807.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.93x = 1,927.72 × 807.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.93x = 1,556,749.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,556,749.56/1,396.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.41

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