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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.28, 1,911.78 and 796.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.28, 1,911.78 and 796.05 is: 1,098.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.28 : 1,911.78 = 796.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.28/1,911.78 = 796.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.28x = 1,911.78 × 796.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.28x = 1,521,872.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,521,872.47/1,385.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.60

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