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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,398.03, 1,929.29 and 800.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,398.03, 1,929.29 and 800.54 is: 1,104.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,398.03 : 1,929.29 = 800.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,398.03/1,929.29 = 800.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,398.03x = 1,929.29 × 800.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,398.03x = 1,544,463.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,544,463.17/1,398.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.74

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