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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,399.45, 1,930.71 and 809.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,399.45, 1,930.71 and 809.77 is: 1,117.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,399.45 : 1,930.71 = 809.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,399.45/1,930.71 = 809.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,399.45x = 1,930.71 × 809.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,399.45x = 1,563,431.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,563,431.04/1,399.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.18

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