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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,398.29, 1,929.27 and 808.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,398.29, 1,929.27 and 808.70 is: 1,115.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,398.29 : 1,929.27 = 808.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,398.29/1,929.27 = 808.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,398.29x = 1,929.27 × 808.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,398.29x = 1,560,200.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,560,200.65/1,398.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.79

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