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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.54, 1,911.89 and 796.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.54, 1,911.89 and 796.26 is: 1,098.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.54 : 1,911.89 = 796.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.54/1,911.89 = 796.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.54x = 1,911.89 × 796.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.54x = 1,522,366.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,522,366.21/1,385.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.75

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