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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.02, 1,911.33 and 795.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.02, 1,911.33 and 795.52 is: 1,097.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.02 : 1,911.33 = 795.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.02/1,911.33 = 795.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.02x = 1,911.33 × 795.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.02x = 1,520,492.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,520,492.88/1,385.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.81

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