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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.43, 1,912.22 and 796.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.43, 1,912.22 and 796.31 is: 1,099.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.43 : 1,912.22 = 796.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.43/1,912.22 = 796.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.43x = 1,912.22 × 796.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.43x = 1,522,712.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,522,712.26/1,385.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.09

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