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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.12, 1,911.33 and 795.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.12, 1,911.33 and 795.75 is: 1,098.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.12 : 1,911.33 = 795.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.12/1,911.33 = 795.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.12x = 1,911.33 × 795.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.12x = 1,520,940.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,520,940.85/1,385.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.06

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