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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,398.22, 1,929.47 and 808.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,398.22, 1,929.47 and 808.74 is: 1,116.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,398.22 : 1,929.47 = 808.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,398.22/1,929.47 = 808.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,398.22x = 1,929.47 × 808.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,398.22x = 1,560,441.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,560,441.59/1,398.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.02

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