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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.25, 1,928.23 and 799.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.25, 1,928.23 and 799.80 is: 1,103.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.25 : 1,928.23 = 799.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.25/1,928.23 = 799.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.25x = 1,928.23 × 799.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.25x = 1,542,188.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,542,188.71/1,397.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.74

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