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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,398.25, 1,929.61 and 800.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,398.25, 1,929.61 and 800.80 is: 1,105.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,398.25 : 1,929.61 = 800.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,398.25/1,929.61 = 800.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,398.25x = 1,929.61 × 800.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,398.25x = 1,545,231.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,545,231.69/1,398.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.12

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