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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.56, 1,911.48 and 795.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.56, 1,911.48 and 795.76 is: 1,097.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.56 : 1,911.48 = 795.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.56/1,911.48 = 795.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.56x = 1,911.48 × 795.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.56x = 1,521,079.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,521,079.32/1,385.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.81

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