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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,398.99, 1,930.55 and 809.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,398.99, 1,930.55 and 809.40 is: 1,116.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,398.99 : 1,930.55 = 809.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,398.99/1,930.55 = 809.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,398.99x = 1,930.55 × 809.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,398.99x = 1,562,583.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,562,583.12/1,398.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.94

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