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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,398.02, 1,929.38 and 808.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,398.02, 1,929.38 and 808.56 is: 1,115.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,398.02 : 1,929.38 = 808.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,398.02/1,929.38 = 808.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,398.02x = 1,929.38 × 808.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,398.02x = 1,560,015.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,560,015.45/1,398.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.88

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