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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.46, 1,911.93 and 795.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.46, 1,911.93 and 795.99 is: 1,098.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.46 : 1,911.93 = 795.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.46/1,911.93 = 795.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.46x = 1,911.93 × 795.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.46x = 1,521,877.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,521,877.16/1,385.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.46

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