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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.13, 1,928.16 and 807.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.13, 1,928.16 and 807.86 is: 1,114.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.13 : 1,928.16 = 807.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.13/1,928.16 = 807.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.13x = 1,928.16 × 807.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.13x = 1,557,683.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,557,683.34/1,397.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.92

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