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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,398.04, 1,929.08 and 808.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,398.04, 1,929.08 and 808.46 is: 1,115.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,398.04 : 1,929.08 = 808.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,398.04/1,929.08 = 808.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,398.04x = 1,929.08 × 808.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,398.04x = 1,559,588.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,559,588.84/1,398.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.55

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