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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.57, 1,928.49 and 808.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.57, 1,928.49 and 808.31 is: 1,115.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.57 : 1,928.49 = 808.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.57/1,928.49 = 808.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.57x = 1,928.49 × 808.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.57x = 1,558,817.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,558,817.75/1,397.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.38

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