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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.27, 1,913.02 and 796.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.27, 1,913.02 and 796.79 is: 1,099.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.27 : 1,913.02 = 796.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.27/1,913.02 = 796.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.27x = 1,913.02 × 796.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.27x = 1,524,273.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,524,273.21/1,386.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.55

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