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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,398.83, 1,930.55 and 801.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,398.83, 1,930.55 and 801.54 is: 1,106.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,398.83 : 1,930.55 = 801.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,398.83/1,930.55 = 801.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,398.83x = 1,930.55 × 801.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,398.83x = 1,547,409.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,547,409.04/1,398.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.22

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