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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.07, 1,928.12 and 799.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.07, 1,928.12 and 799.78 is: 1,103.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.07 : 1,928.12 = 799.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.07/1,928.12 = 799.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.07x = 1,928.12 × 799.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.07x = 1,542,071.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,542,071.81/1,397.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.79

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