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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.13, 1,911.31 and 795.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.13, 1,911.31 and 795.64 is: 1,097.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.13 : 1,911.31 = 795.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.13/1,911.31 = 795.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.13x = 1,911.31 × 795.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.13x = 1,520,714.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,520,714.69/1,385.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.89

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