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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,398.10, 1,929.26 and 808.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,398.10, 1,929.26 and 808.67 is: 1,115.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,398.10 : 1,929.26 = 808.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,398.10/1,929.26 = 808.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,398.10x = 1,929.26 × 808.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,398.10x = 1,560,135.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,560,135.46/1,398.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.90

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