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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.91, 1,912.38 and 796.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.91, 1,912.38 and 796.56 is: 1,099.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.91 : 1,912.38 = 796.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.91/1,912.38 = 796.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.91x = 1,912.38 × 796.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.91x = 1,523,325.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,523,325.41/1,385.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.15

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