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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.18, 1,927.94 and 807.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.18, 1,927.94 and 807.68 is: 1,114.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.18 : 1,927.94 = 807.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.18/1,927.94 = 807.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.18x = 1,927.94 × 807.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.18x = 1,557,158.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,557,158.58/1,397.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.50

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