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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.98, 1,927.76 and 807.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.98, 1,927.76 and 807.60 is: 1,114.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.98 : 1,927.76 = 807.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.98/1,927.76 = 807.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.98x = 1,927.76 × 807.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.98x = 1,556,858.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,556,858.98/1,396.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.45

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