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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.30, 1,928.43 and 807.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.30, 1,928.43 and 807.82 is: 1,114.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.30 : 1,928.43 = 807.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.30/1,928.43 = 807.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.30x = 1,928.43 × 807.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.30x = 1,557,819.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,557,819.50/1,397.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.88

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