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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.67, 1,928.79 and 808.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.67, 1,928.79 and 808.55 is: 1,115.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.67 : 1,928.79 = 808.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.67/1,928.79 = 808.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.67x = 1,928.79 × 808.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.67x = 1,559,518.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,559,518.47/1,397.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.80

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