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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,398.67, 1,930.19 and 801.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,398.67, 1,930.19 and 801.29 is: 1,105.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,398.67 : 1,930.19 = 801.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,398.67/1,930.19 = 801.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,398.67x = 1,930.19 × 801.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,398.67x = 1,546,641.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,546,641.95/1,398.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.79

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