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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,398.48, 1,929.80 and 808.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,398.48, 1,929.80 and 808.96 is: 1,116.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,398.48 : 1,929.80 = 808.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,398.48/1,929.80 = 808.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,398.48x = 1,929.80 × 808.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,398.48x = 1,561,131.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,561,131.01/1,398.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.31

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