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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.91, 1,928.71 and 808.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.91, 1,928.71 and 808.35 is: 1,115.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.91 : 1,928.71 = 808.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.91/1,928.71 = 808.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.91x = 1,928.71 × 808.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.91x = 1,559,072.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,559,072.73/1,397.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.29

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