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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.16, 1,912.92 and 796.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.16, 1,912.92 and 796.80 is: 1,099.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.16 : 1,912.92 = 796.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.16/1,912.92 = 796.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.16x = 1,912.92 × 796.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.16x = 1,524,214.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,524,214.66/1,386.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.60

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