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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.12, 1,911.64 and 795.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.12, 1,911.64 and 795.54 is: 1,097.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.12 : 1,911.64 = 795.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.12/1,911.64 = 795.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.12x = 1,911.64 × 795.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.12x = 1,520,786.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,520,786.09/1,385.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.95

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