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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.28, 1,913.39 and 797.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.28, 1,913.39 and 797.15 is: 1,100.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.28 : 1,913.39 = 797.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.28/1,913.39 = 797.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.28x = 1,913.39 × 797.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.28x = 1,525,262.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,525,262.63/1,386.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.26

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