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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,398.44, 1,930.07 and 809.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,398.44, 1,930.07 and 809.31 is: 1,116.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,398.44 : 1,930.07 = 809.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,398.44/1,930.07 = 809.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,398.44x = 1,930.07 × 809.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,398.44x = 1,562,020.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,562,020.91/1,398.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.98

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