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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.24, 1,911.72 and 795.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.24, 1,911.72 and 795.80 is: 1,098.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.24 : 1,911.72 = 795.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.24/1,911.72 = 795.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.24x = 1,911.72 × 795.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.24x = 1,521,337.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,521,337.22/1,385.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.25

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