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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,398.65, 1,930.28 and 801.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,398.65, 1,930.28 and 801.18 is: 1,105.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,398.65 : 1,930.28 = 801.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,398.65/1,930.28 = 801.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,398.65x = 1,930.28 × 801.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,398.65x = 1,546,497.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,546,497.72/1,398.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.71

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