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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,398.32, 1,929.56 and 808.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,398.32, 1,929.56 and 808.89 is: 1,116.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,398.32 : 1,929.56 = 808.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,398.32/1,929.56 = 808.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,398.32x = 1,929.56 × 808.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,398.32x = 1,560,801.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,560,801.79/1,398.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.20

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