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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.96, 1,929.17 and 808.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.96, 1,929.17 and 808.48 is: 1,115.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.96 : 1,929.17 = 808.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.96/1,929.17 = 808.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.96x = 1,929.17 × 808.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.96x = 1,559,681.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,559,681.67/1,397.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.69

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