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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,398.88, 1,930.67 and 801.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,398.88, 1,930.67 and 801.39 is: 1,106.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,398.88 : 1,930.67 = 801.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,398.88/1,930.67 = 801.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,398.88x = 1,930.67 × 801.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,398.88x = 1,547,218.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,547,218.63/1,398.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.04

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