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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.58, 1,928.64 and 808.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.58, 1,928.64 and 808.10 is: 1,115.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.58 : 1,928.64 = 808.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.58/1,928.64 = 808.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.58x = 1,928.64 × 808.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.58x = 1,558,533.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,558,533.98/1,397.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.17

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