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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.76, 1,912.36 and 796.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.76, 1,912.36 and 796.32 is: 1,098.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.76 : 1,912.36 = 796.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.76/1,912.36 = 796.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.76x = 1,912.36 × 796.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.76x = 1,522,850.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,522,850.52/1,385.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.93

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