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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.22, 1,911.68 and 795.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.22, 1,911.68 and 795.95 is: 1,098.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.22 : 1,911.68 = 795.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.22/1,911.68 = 795.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.22x = 1,911.68 × 795.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.22x = 1,521,601.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,521,601.70/1,385.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.45

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