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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.03, 1,911.38 and 795.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.03, 1,911.38 and 795.55 is: 1,097.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.03 : 1,911.38 = 795.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.03/1,911.38 = 795.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.03x = 1,911.38 × 795.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.03x = 1,520,598.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,520,598.36/1,385.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.88

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