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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.97, 1,927.68 and 807.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.97, 1,927.68 and 807.70 is: 1,114.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.97 : 1,927.68 = 807.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.97/1,927.68 = 807.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.97x = 1,927.68 × 807.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.97x = 1,556,987.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,556,987.14/1,396.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.55

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