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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.64, 1,912.32 and 796.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.64, 1,912.32 and 796.28 is: 1,098.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.64 : 1,912.32 = 796.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.64/1,912.32 = 796.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.64x = 1,912.32 × 796.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.64x = 1,522,742.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,522,742.17/1,385.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.95

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