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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,399.05, 1,929.90 and 809.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,399.05, 1,929.90 and 809.16 is: 1,116.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,399.05 : 1,929.90 = 809.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,399.05/1,929.90 = 809.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,399.05x = 1,929.90 × 809.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,399.05x = 1,561,597.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,561,597.88/1,399.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.18

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