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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.57, 1,928.89 and 800.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.57, 1,928.89 and 800.09 is: 1,104.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.57 : 1,928.89 = 800.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.57/1,928.89 = 800.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.57x = 1,928.89 × 800.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.57x = 1,543,281.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,543,281.60/1,397.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.26

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