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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.92, 1,913.04 and 796.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.92, 1,913.04 and 796.48 is: 1,099.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.92 : 1,913.04 = 796.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.92/1,913.04 = 796.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.92x = 1,913.04 × 796.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.92x = 1,523,698.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,523,698.10/1,385.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.41

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