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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,398.66, 1,929.38 and 808.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,398.66, 1,929.38 and 808.98 is: 1,115.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,398.66 : 1,929.38 = 808.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,398.66/1,929.38 = 808.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,398.66x = 1,929.38 × 808.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,398.66x = 1,560,829.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,560,829.83/1,398.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.95

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