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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,399.02, 1,930.66 and 809.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,399.02, 1,930.66 and 809.76 is: 1,117.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,399.02 : 1,930.66 = 809.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,399.02/1,930.66 = 809.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,399.02x = 1,930.66 × 809.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,399.02x = 1,563,371.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,563,371.24/1,399.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.48

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