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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.38, 1,911.82 and 796.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.38, 1,911.82 and 796.04 is: 1,098.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.38 : 1,911.82 = 796.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.38/1,911.82 = 796.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.38x = 1,911.82 × 796.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.38x = 1,521,885.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,521,885.19/1,385.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.53

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