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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.73, 1,911.72 and 796.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.73, 1,911.72 and 796.14 is: 1,098.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.73 : 1,911.72 = 796.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.73/1,911.72 = 796.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.73x = 1,911.72 × 796.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.73x = 1,521,996.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,521,996.76/1,385.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.34

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