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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,398.80, 1,930.28 and 809.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,398.80, 1,930.28 and 809.53 is: 1,117.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,398.80 : 1,930.28 = 809.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,398.80/1,930.28 = 809.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,398.80x = 1,930.28 × 809.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,398.80x = 1,562,615.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,562,615.25/1,398.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.11

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