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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,399.27, 1,930.49 and 801.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,399.27, 1,930.49 and 801.60 is: 1,105.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,399.27 : 1,930.49 = 801.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,399.27/1,930.49 = 801.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,399.27x = 1,930.49 × 801.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,399.27x = 1,547,481.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,547,481.60/1,399.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.92

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