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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.23, 1,913.10 and 796.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.23, 1,913.10 and 796.88 is: 1,099.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.23 : 1,913.10 = 796.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.23/1,913.10 = 796.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.23x = 1,913.10 × 796.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.23x = 1,524,511.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,524,511.13/1,386.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.75

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