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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,399.13, 1,930.39 and 809.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,399.13, 1,930.39 and 809.45 is: 1,116.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,399.13 : 1,930.39 = 809.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,399.13/1,930.39 = 809.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,399.13x = 1,930.39 × 809.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,399.13x = 1,562,542.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,562,542.51/1,399.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.80

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