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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.22, 1,928.03 and 807.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.22, 1,928.03 and 807.95 is: 1,114.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.22 : 1,928.03 = 807.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.22/1,928.03 = 807.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.22x = 1,928.03 × 807.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.22x = 1,557,738.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,557,738.16/1,397.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.88

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