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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,398.45, 1,929.86 and 809.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,398.45, 1,929.86 and 809.08 is: 1,116.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,398.45 : 1,929.86 = 809.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,398.45/1,929.86 = 809.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,398.45x = 1,929.86 × 809.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,398.45x = 1,561,411.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,561,411.13/1,398.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.53

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