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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,398.69, 1,930.41 and 801.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,398.69, 1,930.41 and 801.20 is: 1,105.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,398.69 : 1,930.41 = 801.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,398.69/1,930.41 = 801.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,398.69x = 1,930.41 × 801.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,398.69x = 1,546,649.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,546,649.32/1,398.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.78

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