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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.05, 1,912.75 and 796.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.05, 1,912.75 and 796.70 is: 1,099.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.05 : 1,912.75 = 796.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.05/1,912.75 = 796.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.05x = 1,912.75 × 796.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.05x = 1,523,878.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,523,878.46/1,386.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.44

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