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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,398.93, 1,930.64 and 809.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,398.93, 1,930.64 and 809.48 is: 1,117.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,398.93 : 1,930.64 = 809.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,398.93/1,930.64 = 809.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,398.93x = 1,930.64 × 809.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,398.93x = 1,562,800.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,562,800.77/1,398.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.14

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