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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,398.57, 1,930.20 and 809.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,398.57, 1,930.20 and 809.09 is: 1,116.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,398.57 : 1,930.20 = 809.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,398.57/1,930.20 = 809.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,398.57x = 1,930.20 × 809.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,398.57x = 1,561,705.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,561,705.52/1,398.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.64

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