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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,398.68, 1,930.44 and 809.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,398.68, 1,930.44 and 809.48 is: 1,117.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,398.68 : 1,930.44 = 809.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,398.68/1,930.44 = 809.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,398.68x = 1,930.44 × 809.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,398.68x = 1,562,652.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,562,652.57/1,398.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.23

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