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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.08, 1,927.76 and 807.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.08, 1,927.76 and 807.52 is: 1,114.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.08 : 1,927.76 = 807.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.08/1,927.76 = 807.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.08x = 1,927.76 × 807.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.08x = 1,556,704.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,556,704.76/1,397.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.26

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