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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.98, 1,928.21 and 807.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.98, 1,928.21 and 807.62 is: 1,114.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.98 : 1,928.21 = 807.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.98/1,928.21 = 807.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.98x = 1,928.21 × 807.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.98x = 1,557,247.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,557,247.28/1,396.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.72

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