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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.81, 1,929.16 and 808.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.81, 1,929.16 and 808.38 is: 1,115.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.81 : 1,929.16 = 808.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.81/1,929.16 = 808.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.81x = 1,929.16 × 808.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.81x = 1,559,487.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,559,487.52/1,397.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.67

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