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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.01, 1,927.89 and 807.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.01, 1,927.89 and 807.75 is: 1,114.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.01 : 1,927.89 = 807.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.01/1,927.89 = 807.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.01x = 1,927.89 × 807.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.01x = 1,557,253.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,557,253.15/1,397.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.70

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