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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,398.25, 1,929.18 and 808.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,398.25, 1,929.18 and 808.71 is: 1,115.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,398.25 : 1,929.18 = 808.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,398.25/1,929.18 = 808.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,398.25x = 1,929.18 × 808.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,398.25x = 1,560,147.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,560,147.16/1,398.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.79

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