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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,399.44, 1,930.86 and 809.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,399.44, 1,930.86 and 809.94 is: 1,117.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,399.44 : 1,930.86 = 809.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,399.44/1,930.86 = 809.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,399.44x = 1,930.86 × 809.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,399.44x = 1,563,880.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,563,880.75/1,399.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.50

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