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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,399.30, 1,931.19 and 809.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,399.30, 1,931.19 and 809.82 is: 1,117.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,399.30 : 1,931.19 = 809.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,399.30/1,931.19 = 809.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,399.30x = 1,931.19 × 809.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,399.30x = 1,563,916.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,563,916.29/1,399.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.64

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