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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,399.18, 1,930.70 and 809.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,399.18, 1,930.70 and 809.68 is: 1,117.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,399.18 : 1,930.70 = 809.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,399.18/1,930.70 = 809.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,399.18x = 1,930.70 × 809.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,399.18x = 1,563,249.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,563,249.18/1,399.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.26

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