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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.10, 1,912.78 and 796.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.10, 1,912.78 and 796.63 is: 1,099.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.10 : 1,912.78 = 796.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.10/1,912.78 = 796.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.10x = 1,912.78 × 796.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.10x = 1,523,764.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,523,764.38/1,386.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.32

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