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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,398.07, 1,929.51 and 808.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,398.07, 1,929.51 and 808.59 is: 1,115.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,398.07 : 1,929.51 = 808.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,398.07/1,929.51 = 808.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,398.07x = 1,929.51 × 808.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,398.07x = 1,560,182.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,560,182.49/1,398.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.96

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