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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.56, 1,928.71 and 800.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.56, 1,928.71 and 800.11 is: 1,104.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.56 : 1,928.71 = 800.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.56/1,928.71 = 800.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.56x = 1,928.71 × 800.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.56x = 1,543,180.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,543,180.16/1,397.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.20

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