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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.63, 1,912.02 and 796.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.63, 1,912.02 and 796.25 is: 1,098.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.63 : 1,912.02 = 796.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.63/1,912.02 = 796.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.63x = 1,912.02 × 796.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.63x = 1,522,436.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,522,436.36/1,385.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.74

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