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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,398.58, 1,930.16 and 809.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,398.58, 1,930.16 and 809.10 is: 1,116.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,398.58 : 1,930.16 = 809.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,398.58/1,930.16 = 809.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,398.58x = 1,930.16 × 809.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,398.58x = 1,561,692.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,561,692.46/1,398.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.63

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