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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,398.23, 1,929.40 and 808.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,398.23, 1,929.40 and 808.65 is: 1,115.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,398.23 : 1,929.40 = 808.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,398.23/1,929.40 = 808.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,398.23x = 1,929.40 × 808.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,398.23x = 1,560,199.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,560,199.66/1,398.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.84

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