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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,398.66, 1,930.17 and 809.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,398.66, 1,930.17 and 809.34 is: 1,116.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,398.66 : 1,930.17 = 809.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,398.66/1,930.17 = 809.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,398.66x = 1,930.17 × 809.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,398.66x = 1,562,163.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,562,163.79/1,398.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.90

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