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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.41, 1,928.78 and 808.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.41, 1,928.78 and 808.32 is: 1,115.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.41 : 1,928.78 = 808.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.41/1,928.78 = 808.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.41x = 1,928.78 × 808.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.41x = 1,559,071.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,559,071.45/1,397.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.69

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