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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.05, 1,911.63 and 795.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.05, 1,911.63 and 795.97 is: 1,098.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.05 : 1,911.63 = 795.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.05/1,911.63 = 795.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.05x = 1,911.63 × 795.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.05x = 1,521,600.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,521,600.13/1,385.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.59

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