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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.04, 1,927.95 and 807.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.04, 1,927.95 and 807.78 is: 1,114.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.04 : 1,927.95 = 807.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.04/1,927.95 = 807.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.04x = 1,927.95 × 807.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.04x = 1,557,359.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,557,359.45/1,397.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.76

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